Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highway 51 Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,000 (41 Rentals)

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The Brook NC
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$1,682 - $5,575
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Brook NC

9924 Oakbrook DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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Oro Ballantyne
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$1,799 - $5,854
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Oro Ballantyne

14020 Stream WayCharlotte, NC 28277
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Ascent Pineville
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent Pineville

8401 Habersham Pointe CirCharlotte, NC 28226

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8811 Hunter Ridge Dr

CharlotteNC28226

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The Dorchester & Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorchester & Manor

12920-12930 Dorman RdPineville, NC 28134
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Highway 51, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highway 51 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highway 51 area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Ridge Apartments priced from $1,015. Waterford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Highway 51 apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$1,015
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,069
Park at CaterinaA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,078
Retreat at McAlpine CreekFAIRVIEW1BR,1BA$1,100
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA3 (Arlington)1BR,1BA$1,149
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,155
Vetra Quail HollowBradford1BR,1BA$1,185
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,205
Pines at Carolina Place2x1.52BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highway 51, NC

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highway 51 area is the $1.42 price per square foot C5.MD Spyglass Hill Model at Townhomes at Bridlestone in the in the Highway 51 neighborhood starting from $3,833. The second greatest value Highway 51 apartment is the Stone Model at Blu South starting at $3,585 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Sterling neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highway 51 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at BridlestoneC5.MD Spyglass Hill3BR,3.5BA$1.42
Blu SouthStone4BR,2.5BA$1.54
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.55
Pines at Carolina Place3X23BR,2BA$1.25
Villas at Fort MillThe Heritage3BR,2BA$1.53
Pineville PlaceThe Maple3BR,2BA$1.32
MAA BallantyneTraditional 1x1 776-1412 SF1BR,1BA$1.48
Vetra Quail HollowBradford1BR,1BA$1.60
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA2 (Appleton)1BR,1BA$1.61
Park at CaterinaA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Highway 51, Charlotte, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highway 51 Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highway 51?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highway 51 is at The Flats at Ballantyne Apartments listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highway 51 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highway 51 Apartment is $1,015 at Willow Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highway 51 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highway 51 is starting from $1,235 at Pines at Carolina Place.

What is the most affordable Highway 51 Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highway 51 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pineville Place and starts from $1,549.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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