Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lockwood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (170 Rentals)

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1418 Park Dr

CharlotteNC28204

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Trailside NoDa
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$1,215 - $3,772
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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J Optimist Park
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$1,230 - $2,250
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Pine25 North End
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$1,242 - $2,945
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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2443 Julia Ave, Unit B
$1,275
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2443 Julia Ave, Unit B

2443 Julia AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Henry
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$1,307 - $4,536
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,310 - $5,331
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Lockwood, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lockwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lockwood area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Greene Apartments priced from $899. MAA Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Lockwood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$970
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Aurora01PZStudio,1BA$1,029
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,075
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,1BA$1,111
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lockwood, NC

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lockwood area is the $1.38 price per square foot Fig Model at Mint and Mill Townhomes in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,488. The second greatest value Lockwood apartment is the The North Davidson Model at Crossings at NoDa starting at $2,295 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Tryon Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lockwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mint and Mill TownhomesFig3BR,3.5BA$1.38
Crossings at NoDaThe North Davidson3BR,3.5BA$1.28
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.39
The KensingtonC23BR,2BA$1.31
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.41
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1.22
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.30
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lockwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lockwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lockwood is at MAA Gateway listed at $970.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lockwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lockwood Apartment is $899 at Cedar Greene Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lockwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lockwood is starting from $1,095 at Oaklawn West.

What is the most affordable Lockwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lockwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Downs Apartments and starts from $1,320.

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