Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highway 51 Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent Pineville

8401 Habersham Pointe CirCharlotte, NC 28226

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7909 Carmel Rd

CharlotteNC28226

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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. Waterford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,064. Here are the most affordable Highway 51 apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pineville PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$1,029
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,064
Retreat at McAlpine CreekFAIRVIEW1BR,1BA$1,095
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA3 (Arlington)1BR,1BA$1,142
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAlder1BR,1BA$1,225
The SagewoodThe Dilworth W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,305
Vetra Quail HollowMagnolia2BR,1BA$1,345
The Vandy1BR/1BTH A11BR,1BA$1,375
Pines at Carolina Place2x1.52BR,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highway 51, NC

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highway 51 area is the $1.47 price per square foot Stone Model at Blu South in the in the Sterling neighborhood starting from $3,415. The second greatest value Highway 51 apartment is the Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes starting at $2,253 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Highway 51 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.
Blu SouthStone4BR,2.5BA$1.47
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Villas at Fort MillThe Heritage3BR,2BA$1.49
Charleston Row TownhomesCumberland2BR,2.5BA$1.64
Pines at Carolina Place2x1.52BR,1BA$1.27
The SagewoodThe NoDa W/Solarium2BR,2BA$1.59
Vetra Quail HollowMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.44
Pineville PlaceThe Hazel2BR,1BA$1.60
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA4 (Ashton)1BR,1BA$1.52
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.41

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Highway 51, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #100

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

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3.0
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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 Berkshire Ballantyne listed at $1,451.

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 $1,190 at Waterford Square 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 Retreat at McAlpine Creek and starts from $1,485.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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