Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McAlpine Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (39 Rentals)

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McMullen Wood
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McMullen Wood

6500-6512 Walsh BlvdCharlotte, NC 28226
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Ascent Pineville
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent Pineville

8401 Habersham Pointe CirCharlotte, NC 28226
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Park at Caterina
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Caterina

10019 Plum Creek LnCharlotte, NC 28210
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Camden Touchstone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Touchstone

9200-9345 Westbury Woods DrCharlotte, NC 28277
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Camden Ballantyne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Ballantyne

13901 Summit Commons BlvdCharlotte, NC 28277
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McAlpine, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available McAlpine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McAlpine area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pineville Place priced from $1,029. Waterford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,051. Here are the most affordable McAlpine apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pineville PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$1,029
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,051
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Buttonwood1BR,1BA$1,081
Retreat at McAlpine CreekFAIRVIEW1BR,1BA$1,105
The Fairways at Piper Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,131
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA3 (Arlington)1BR,1BA$1,132
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAlder1BR,1BA$1,225
Park at CaterinaMessina1BR,1BA$1,226
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,266
Marquis Carmel Commons1A-R1BR,1BA$1,328

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAlpine, NC

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the McAlpine area is the $1.67 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes in the in the McAlpine neighborhood starting from $2,289. The second greatest value McAlpine apartment is the B1 Legacy Model at Legacy Ballantyne Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Ballantyne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McAlpine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.67
Legacy Ballantyne ApartmentsB1 Legacy2BR,2BA$1.71
Charleston Row TownhomesCumberland2BR,2.5BA$1.64
Pines at Carolina Place2x1.52BR,1BA$1.27
Vetra Quail HollowMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.44
Pineville PlaceThe Hazel2BR,1BA$1.60
The SagewoodThe Dilworth W/Patio1BR,1BA$1.62
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA1 (Abbey)1BR,1BA$1.64
The Fairways at Piper Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcalpine, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #97

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Charlotte, North Carolina. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the McAlpine Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 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 McAlpine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McAlpine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McAlpine is under $1,328.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McAlpine?

The cheapest apartment in McAlpine is Pineville Place which is listed at $1,029, while the average apartment in McAlpine costs $11,598.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McAlpine?

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 13 regular apartments in McAlpine 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 McAlpine?

Cheap apartments in McAlpine have an average cost of $127 which is $11,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McAlpine.

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