Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (51 Rentals)

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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Nia Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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Dillehay Courts
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Dillehay Courts

2600 N Pine StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Nu Wesley East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley East

3001-3119 Parkway AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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property at 112 Sylvania Ave

112 Sylvania Ave

CharlotteNC28206
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2740 Grimes St

CharlotteNC28206
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Nu Wesley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley

1052 McQuay StCharlotte, NC 28208

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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Dunloe Charlotte
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dunloe Charlotte

121 Sylvania AveCharlotte, NC 28206

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Lincoln Heights, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Heights area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Joinery priced from $1,045. Oaklawn West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Heights apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,045
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$1,079
Nu Wesley EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Nu WesleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The Collective NoDaS2Studio,1BA$1,199
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1BA$1,208
300 Optimist ParkStudio (SPECIALS)Studio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Heights, NC

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Heights 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 Lincoln Heights apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at Thompson Place Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Heights 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$1.88
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
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$1.80
Nu WesleyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
1708 Oaklawn Ave, Unit #41708 Oaklawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Heights, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #87

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln Heights is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Heights is Joinery which is listed at $1,159, while the average apartment in Lincoln Heights costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Lincoln Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lincoln Heights?

Cheap apartments in Lincoln Heights have an average cost of $381 which is $1,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Heights.

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