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Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charlotte, NC area range in price from $356 to $17,610 with an overall median price of $2,989. The three Charlotte neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Nevin Community at $963, Council Oaks at $785, and Tina Village at $785. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlotte Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Nevin Community$963$9631
Council Oaks$1,302$78516
Tina Village$1,302$78516
Thomasboro$1,337$85028
Firestone Garden Park$1,425$85025
Hamilton Circle$1,425$85027
Lakeview Acres$1,425$7853
Crowders View$1,450$89529
Fawnbrook$1,450$89519
Icemorlee$1,470$78526

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Walden Station in the Mineral Springs neighborhood priced from $800. University Northside Apartments in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
University Northside Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$899
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$909
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $1.15 price per square foot Nolan Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,649 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Smith FarmsNolan4BR,3.5BA$1.15
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Forest Ridge Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
Thompson Place Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Mallard CreekThe Mallard2BR,2BA$1.09
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Northlake Center Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in Charlotte?

There are currently 1651 Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $645 to $17,610. There are also 2765 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charlotte ranging from $225 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charlotte ranges from $225 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,365.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charlotte range from $740 to $17,610, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,070 to $7,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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