Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (104 Rentals)

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property at 2660 Roslyn Ave

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2660 Roslyn Ave

CharlotteNC28208

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Asbury Flats
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$1,336 - $2,066
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Asbury Flats

910 Walnut AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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property at 629 Northway Dr

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

629 Northway Dr

CharlotteNC28208
property at 902 W 4th St

$1,426 - $2,135

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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902 W 4th St

CharlotteNC28202

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Lakewood, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakewood area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments priced from $801. The Flats at 2109 (Ashley Flats) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
The Flats at 2109 (Ashley Flats)B1 TYPE A-T ADA 60% TU2BR,2BA$880
Coronet Way LoftsS1 Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$899
The Villages at EnderlyTHE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,000
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,035
Wesley VillageS1Studio,1BA$1,064
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Alexander Model at Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly Neighborhood in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the The Jessica Model at One West End starting at $2,383 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly NeighborhoodThe Alexander3BR,3.5BA$1.28
One West EndThe Jessica3BR,3.5BA$1.46
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.33
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.27
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.46
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
The Flats at 2109 (Ashley Flats)B1 TYPE A-T ADA 60% TU2BR,2BA$0.88
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakewood is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

The cheapest apartment in Lakewood is The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Lakewood costs $2,249.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakewood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Lakewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakewood?

Cheap apartments in Lakewood have an average cost of $172 which is $2,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood.

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