Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (66 Rentals)

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ARIUM FreeMoreWest
Rent Specials
$1,027 - $4,321
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$592 - $3,886
Required Monthly Fees
$435
Total Monthly Price
$1,027 - $4,321
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ARIUM FreeMoreWest

2024 Millerton AveCharlotte, NC 28208
Corporate Housing
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Thompson Place Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,075 - $1,525
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Total Monthly Price

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$960 - $1,410
Required Monthly Fees
$115
Total Monthly Price
$1,075 - $1,525
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thompson Place Apartments

322 Clarence StCharlotte, NC 28216
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Gateway West
Rent Specials
$1,194 - $1,966
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,045 - $1,817
Required Monthly Fees
$149
Total Monthly Price
$1,194 - $1,966
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gateway West

902 W 4th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 903 Lynn St

$1,195 - $1,295

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903 Lynn St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 901 Lynn St

$1,195 - $1,295

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901 Lynn St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 801 Lynn St

$1,195 - $1,295

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801 Lynn St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 803 Lynn St

$1,195 - $1,295

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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803 Lynn St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 805 Lynn St

$1,195 - $1,295

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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805 Lynn St

CharlotteNC28208

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The Perch
Rent Specials
$1,355 - $2,755
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,320 - $2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$35
Total Monthly Price
$1,355 - $2,755
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Perch

718 Gesco StCharlotte, NC 28208
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property at 902 W 4th St

$1,235 - $1,716

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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. Link Apartments® CYKEL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,030
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,055
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,075
The Villages at EnderlyTHE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096
The Flats at Marlowe21P2BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of February 23, 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 $2,175 with a $1.37 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 TownsThe Glenwood2BR,3.5BA$1.28
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.37
Thompson Place Apartments4 Bedroom Townhouse Move In Ready! Open House F...4BR,2BA$1.12
Coronet Way LoftsB1 Two Bedroom / Two Bath w/Balcony2BR,2BA$1.40
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Flatiron West TradeSpruceStudio ,1BA$1.40
Nu Wesley East2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44

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Lakewood, Charlotte, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,130.

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 $12,497.

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 16 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 $155 which is $12,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood.

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