Cheap Homes for Rent in Lakewood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (25 Rentals)

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309 Cemetery St

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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. Coronet Way Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Coronet Way LoftsS1 Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$929
Nu Wesley EastTHE EASTON - One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$995
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
Thompson Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.54 price per square foot Asher Model at Abode at Greenway in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the The Glenwood Model at Enderly Towns starting at $2,195 with a $1.28 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.
Abode at GreenwayAsher3BR,3.5BA$1.54
Enderly TownsThe Glenwood2BR,3.5BA$1.28
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Nu Wesley EastTHE ELMWOOD - Two Bedroom 1 Bathoom2BR,1BA$1.49
ARIUM FreeMoreWestA3-Parkmont1BR,1BA$1.68
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakewood, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $9,913. There are also 245 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $550 to $4,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakewood ranges from $550 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,102.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lakewood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lakewood range from $875 to $9,913, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,549 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,603.

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