Cheap Homes for Rent in Lakewood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (30 Rentals)

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property at 307 Hoskins Mill Ln

$895

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$895

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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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307 Hoskins Mill Ln

CharlotteNC28208
property at 338 Simeon Dr

$1,000

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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338 Simeon Dr

CharlotteNC28208

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property at 2203 Highland St

$1,149

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2203 Highland St

CharlotteNC28208

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property at 2921 Coronet Way

$1,299

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$1,299

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2921 Coronet Way, Unit C-205

2921 Coronet Way
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. Coronet Way Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. 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$899
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,035
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,050
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Nova Ridge ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,080
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Nu WesleyTHE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Glenwood Model at Enderly Towns in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points starting at $2,175 with a $1.37 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$1.28
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.37
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.12
Flatiron West Trade2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47

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Lakewood, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #76

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NC with pricing that ranges from $615 to $12,213. There are also 238 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $549 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 $549 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,795.

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 $9,751, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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