Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highway 51 Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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The Brook NC
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$1,207 - $2,240
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Brook NC

9924 Oakbrook DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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Ascent Pineville
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent Pineville

8401 Habersham Pointe CirCharlotte, NC 28226

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property at 8811 Hunter Ridge Dr

$1,750

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$1,750
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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 Pineville Place priced from $1,029. Retreat at McAlpine Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Highway 51 apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pineville PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$1,029
Retreat at McAlpine CreekPALISADES1BR,1BA$1,065
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Buttonwood1BR,1BA$1,086
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,115
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAlder1BR,1BA$1,165
Vetra Quail HollowBradford1BR,1BA$1,185
Park at CaterinaMessina1BR,1BA$1,189
Marquis Carmel Valley1A1BR,1BA$1,197
The Brook NCA11BR,1BA$1,207
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA3 (Arlington)1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highway 51, NC

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highway 51 area is the $1.45 price per square foot C1 Franconia Model at Townhomes at Bridlestone in the in the Highway 51 neighborhood starting from $3,463. The second greatest value Highway 51 apartment is the Stone Model at Blu South starting at $3,500 with a $1.51 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 BridlestoneC1 Franconia3BR,3.5BA$1.45
Blu SouthStone4BR,2.5BA$1.51
Waterford Square ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.41
Pines at Carolina Place3X23BR,2BA$1.25
Villas at Fort MillThe Heritage3BR,2BA$1.50
MAA BallantyneTraditional 1x1 1030 SF1BR,1BA$1.55
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA4 (Ashton)1BR,1BA$1.62
Vetra Quail HollowBradford1BR,1BA$1.60
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAlder1BR,1BA$1.61
Pineville PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$1.48

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Highway 51, Charlotte, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highway 51 Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highway 51 Apartment is $1,029 at Pineville Place.

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 $1,177 at Willow Ridge Apartments.

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

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