
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (68 Rentals)
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Seversville Apartments

Room in Apartment on Heathcliff St

The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

Terrace View

308 Hoskins Mill Ln

824 Wabash Ave

238 Hoskins Mill Ln

Coronet Way Lofts

2220 Custer St
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Link Apartments® CYKEL

MAA Gateway

Nova Ridge Apartments

ARIUM FreeMoreWest

MAA Uptown

Birch Townhomes

Thompson Place Apartments

Nu Wesley

Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments

West Downs Apartments
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Evoke Living at Morris Field

Arlo

903 Lynn St

901 Lynn St

805 Lynn St

803 Lynn St

1100 Marble St

1108 Marble St
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1112 Marble St

1104 Marble St

1114 Marble St

1106 Marble St

1116 Marble St

1118 Marble St

1037 Marble St

1124 Marble St

1035 Marble St

Allora Ashley Park
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Asbury Flats

902 W 4th St

500 West Trade

Wesley Village

905 Lynn St

220 S Poplar St

801 Lynn St

1840 J Julian Ln

708 Summit

Bell Uptown Charlotte
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Lakewood, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Studio Apartments | $1,429 | $899 | $2,732 |
| Lakewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $645 | $5,515 |
| Lakewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $745 | $6,467 |
| Lakewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Lakewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,603 | $4,149 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakewood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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 $771. Coronet Way Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
| Coronet Way Lofts | S1 Studio / One Bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Nova Ridge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Birch Townhomes | 2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Thompson Place Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Nu Wesley | THE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| West Downs Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Glenwood Model at Enderly Towns in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points starting at $2,250 with a $1.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enderly Towns | The Glenwood | 2BR,3.5BA | $1.28 |
| Townes at Five Points | Phoenix | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.42 |
| Thompson Place Apartments | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Birch Townhomes | 3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Evoke Living at Morris Field | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Flats at 2109 (Ashley Flats) | A1-ALT3 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Nova Ridge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,096.
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 $771, while the average apartment in Lakewood costs $9,853.
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 11 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 $200 which is $9,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood.
Expert Rental Resources
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