Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lakewood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (47 Rentals)

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property at 312 Hoskins Mill Ln

$850

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$850

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$850

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312 Hoskins Mill Ln

CharlotteNC28208
property at 234 Hoskins Mill Ln

$895

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$895

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$895

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234 Hoskins Mill Ln

CharlotteNC28208

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property at 2660 Roslyn Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

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2660 Roslyn Ave

CharlotteNC28208
property at 3426 Bonaire Dr

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3426 Bonaire Dr

CharlotteNC28208
property at 1900 Lasalle St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1900 Lasalle St

CharlotteNC28216

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property at 2203 Highland St

$1,149

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$1,149

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$1,149

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2203 Highland St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 2623 Greenland Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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2623 Greenland Ave

CharlotteNC28208
property at 630 Calvert St

$1,175 - $1,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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630 Calvert St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 1900 Lasalle St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1900 Lasalle St

CharlotteNC28216

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property at 4101 Gossett Ave

$1,390

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$1,390

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$1,390

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4101 Gossett Ave

CharlotteNC28208
property at 630 Calvert St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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630 Calvert St, Unit #207

630 Calvert St
CharlotteNC28208

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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. Nova Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$859
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-410 SFStudio,1BA$965
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
Thompson Place TownhomesCozy One Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,000
The Villages at EnderlyTHE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.31 price per square foot The Glenwood Model at Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly Neighborhood in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points starting at $2,323 with a $1.47 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 Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly NeighborhoodThe Glenwood3BR,3.5BA$1.31
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.47
Evoke Living at Morris FieldTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.42
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
Lynnwood Garden Apartments3 bed, 1.5 bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 861-882 SFStudio ,1BA$1.53
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
708 SummitA3A One Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC with pricing that ranges from $670 to $9,697. There are also 218 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $235 to $5,000.

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 $235 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,007.

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 $870 to $9,697, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,380 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,580.

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