Cheap Homes for Rent in Lockwood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1314 N McDowell St

$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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1314 N McDowell St

CharlotteNC28205
property at 715 N Church St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St, Unit 607

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202

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property at 1121 Myrtle Ave

$1,219 - $1,975

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1121 Myrtle Ave

CharlotteNC28203
property at 1801 Lasalle St

$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1801 Lasalle St

CharlotteNC28216
property at 515 N Church St

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 N Church St, Unit 303

515 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 3031 Attaberry Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3031 Attaberry Dr

CharlotteNC28205

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property at 2228 Tate St

$1,470

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$1,470

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$1,470

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2228 Tate St

CharlotteNC28216
property at 212 W 10th St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 W 10th St, Unit 4

212 W 10th St
CharlotteNC28202

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property at 1228 Pegram St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1228 Pegram St

CharlotteNC28205
property at 210 N Church St

$1,595 - $5,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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210 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 537 Donatello Avenue

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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537 Donatello Avenue, Unit 537

537 Donatello Avenue
CharlotteNC28205

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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 Lockwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lockwood?

There are currently 366 Apartments for Rent in Lockwood, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $15,791. There are also 280 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lockwood ranging from $525 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lockwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lockwood ranges from $525 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,196.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lockwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lockwood range from $870 to $15,791, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,975. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,580.

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