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718 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202

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 Senior Apartments priced from $895. 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 View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Nu Wesley EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,135
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Nu WesleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1BA$1,208

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of August 04, 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 3BR/1.5BA Model at Thompson Place Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.11 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
Thompson Place Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.11
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
Weyland31B3BR,1BA$1.52
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC with pricing that ranges from $645 to $10,292. There are also 177 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $225 to $4,250.

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 $225 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,326.

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 $845 to $10,292, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,599 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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