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property at 215 S Gardner Ave

215 S Gardner Ave

CharlotteNC28208

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property at 2649 Roslyn Ave

2649 Roslyn Ave

CharlotteNC28208
property at 630 Calvert St

630 Calvert St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 2500 Morton St

2500 Morton St

CharlotteNC28208

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property at 505 E 6th St

505 E 6th 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 priced from $925. Nova Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. 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
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,030
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$1,049
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
Nu Wesley EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,145
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Nu WesleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1BA$1,208

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of June 13, 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 4BR/2.0BA Model at Thompson Place Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.27 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 Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.27
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
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 129 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC with pricing that ranges from $645 to $10,567. There are also 149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $275 to $4,500.

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 $275 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,937.

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 $10,567, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,390 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,599 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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