Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highway 51 Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $900 (17 Rentals)

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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 $999. Canopy at Baybrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Highway 51 apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pineville PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$999
Canopy at BaybrookAspen1BR,1BA$1,105
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,142
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Marquis Carmel Commons1A-R1BR,1BA$1,364

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highway 51, NC

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highway 51 area is the $1.59 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Sterling neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Highway 51 apartment is the Dilworth Model at The Manor starting at $2,553 with a $2.05 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.
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.59
The ManorDilworth2BR,2BA$2.05
Charleston Row TownhomesCumberland2BR,2.5BA$1.72
MAA BallantyneTraditional 1x1 1030 SF1BR,1BA$1.78
Canopy at BaybrookCamellia2BR,2BA$1.44
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.52
Marquis Carmel Commons1A-R1BR,1BA$1.83
Pineville PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$1.44
Novel BallantyneA11BR,1BA$2.46
BeverleyA11BR,1BA$2.67

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Highway 51, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #161

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Oro Ballantyne listed at $1,565.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highway 51 Apartment is $999 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 $1,299 at Pineville 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.

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