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

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property at 11601 Five Cedars Rd

$775

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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11601 Five Cedars Rd

CharlotteNC28226

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The Brook NC
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$1,467 - $9,400
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Brook NC

9924 Oakbrook DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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property at 10933 Harrowfield Rd

$1,725

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$1,725
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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10933 Harrowfield Rd, Unit 10933

10933 Harrowfield Rd
CharlotteNC28226
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Oro Ballantyne
$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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Pineville Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pineville Place

12821-12920 Meadow Creek LnPineville, NC 28134
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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 $1,045. Park at Caterina has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,103. Here are the most affordable Highway 51 apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$1,045
Park at CaterinaA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,103
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,108
Pines at Carolina Place1X11BR,1BA$1,162
Retreat at McAlpine CreekPALISADES1BR,1BA$1,180
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesStudio1BR,1BA$1,195
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA3 (Arlington)1BR,1BA$1,215
Pineville PlaceThe Oak2BR,2BA$1,259
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,265
The DorchesterDorchester - Dover | Income Restricted Affordab...1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highway 51, NC

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highway 51 area is the $1.38 price per square foot C5.MD Spyglass Hill Model at Townhomes at Bridlestone in the in the Highway 51 neighborhood starting from $3,712. The second greatest value Highway 51 apartment is the Stone Model at Blu South starting at $3,468 with a $1.49 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$1.38
Blu SouthStone4BR,2.5BA$1.49
MAA BallantyneTraditional 2x2 1428 SF2BR,2BA$1.59
Villas at Fort MillThe Heritage3BR,2BA$1.55
The Brook NCB12BR,2BA$1.69
Vetra Quail HollowOak2BR,2BA$1.61
Pines at Carolina Place1X11BR,1BA$1.43
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.61
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.47
Park at CaterinaA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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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 Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes listed at $1,190.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highway 51 Apartment is $1,045 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 $1,225 at Retreat at McAlpine Creek.

What is the most affordable Highway 51 Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highway 51 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pines at Carolina Place and starts from $1,299.

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