
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (54 Rentals)
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2217 Custer St, Unit 1

Room in House on Skipjack Ln

Seversville Apartments

2217 Custer St, Unit 1

2717 Meadow Knoll Dr

Room in House on Cricketeer Dr

3400 Cricketeer Dr

The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

2660 Roslyn Ave
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The Villages at Enderly

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2220 Custer St

West Downs Apartments

300 Optimist Park

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The Collective NoDa

1900 Lasalle St

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1501 Catherine Simmons Ave, Unit Number 1

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2401 Celia Ave, Unit 1

4828 Cheviot Rd

The Alexander Apartment Homes

NuVo 27

1028 Stitch Bnd Wy

2300 Augusta St, Unit B

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Anita Stroud Senior Complex

Gaston at North End

Stewart Stream

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Gables at Druid Hills II Senior Apartments

Nia Point

Dillehay Courts

2626 Lasalle St

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Coronet Way Lofts

1520 Effingham Rd

2407 Julia Ave

1037 McArthur Ave

932 Wainwright Ave

2120 Rush Wind Dr

Cedar Oaks

825 Rodey Ave

2407 Crestview Dr

The Flats At 2200
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Lincoln Heights, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Heights Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $1,059 | $5,476 |
| Lincoln Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $650 | $5,543 |
| Lincoln Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $770 | $6,791 |
| Lincoln Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $870 | $8,437 |
| Lincoln Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,580 | $7,421 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Heights area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments priced from $801. Link Apartments® CYKEL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Heights apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Thompson Place Townhomes | NCTPL 1x1 580sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Villages at Enderly | THE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Birch Townhomes | 2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| West Downs Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
| 300 Optimist Park | Studio - 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
| Kinship | CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,161 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Heights, NC
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Heights area is the $1.40 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Lincoln Heights apartment is the Tate Model at Abode at Greenway starting at $2,425 with a $1.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Five Points | Phoenix | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.40 |
| Abode at Greenway | Tate | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.55 |
| The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Wingate | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Crest Gateway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 1501 Catherine Simmons Ave, Unit Number 1 | 1501 Catherine Simmons Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Birch Townhomes | 3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| The Villages at Enderly | THE MILLSTONE - Two Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLincoln Heights, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #90
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lincoln Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lincoln Heights is at Link Apartments® CYKEL listed at $999.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Heights Apartment is $801 at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lincoln Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincoln Heights is starting from $940 at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lincoln Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lincoln Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Birch Townhomes and starts from $1,225.
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