Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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Nia Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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Queen's Gate
2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen's Gate

2432 Pruitt StCharlotte, NC 28208
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201 S Hoskins Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

201 S Hoskins Rd

201 S Hoskins RdCharlotte, NC 28208
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Nu Wesley East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley East

3001-3119 Parkway AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Nu Wesley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley

1052 McQuay StCharlotte, NC 28208
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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708 Summit
1 Bedroom Apartments

708 Summit

708 S Summit AveCharlotte, 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 Terrace View priced from $925. Oaklawn West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$925
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$1,079
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Nu Wesley EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,096
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,175
Nu WesleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Glenwood Model at Enderly Towns in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the Ashley Model at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments starting at $1,658 with a $1.44 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$1.34
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$1.44
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.45
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Nova Ridge ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.62
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
1708 Oaklawn Ave, Unit #41708 Oaklawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakewood, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #80

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Charlotte. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Lakewood Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

The cheapest apartment in Lakewood is Terrace View which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Lakewood costs $2,402.

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 40 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 $233 which is $2,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood.

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