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2660 Roslyn Ave

CharlotteNC28208

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1831 J Julian Ln, Unit E
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1831 J Julian LnCharlotte, NC 28208
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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. Terrace View Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$999
Thompson Place TownhomesNCTPL 1x1 580sqft1BR,1BA$1,000
The Villages at EnderlyTHE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,034
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096
Coronet Way LoftsA1 One Bedroom / One Bath w/Balcony1BR,1BA$1,168

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.31 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 $2,245. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points starting at $2,220 with a $1.40 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$1.31
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.40
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.44
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.41
1501 Catherine Simmons Ave, Unit Number 11501 Catherine Simmons Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
Key Street TownhomesPartially Renovated - 2 BR (All But Dishwasher)2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.38

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakewood is at Link Apartments® CYKEL listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakewood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakewood Apartment is $801 at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakewood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakewood is starting from $940 at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lakewood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakewood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Birch Townhomes and starts from $1,225.

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