Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McAlpine Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (40 Rentals)

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11601 Five Cedars Rd

CharlotteNC28226

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The Brook NC

9924 Oakbrook DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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McMullen Wood
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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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Camden Touchstone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Touchstone

9200-9345 Westbury Woods DrCharlotte, NC 28277
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Camden Ballantyne
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Camden Ballantyne

13901 Summit Commons BlvdCharlotte, NC 28277
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Pineville Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pineville Place

12821-12920 Meadow Creek LnPineville, NC 28134
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Pines at Carolina Place
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Pines at Carolina Place

12600 Windy Pines WayPineville, NC 28134
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The Dorchester & Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorchester & Manor

12920-12930 Dorman RdPineville, NC 28134
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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 Willow Ridge Apartments priced from $1,053. Waterford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,101. Here are the most affordable McAlpine apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$1,053
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,101
Park at CaterinaA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,114
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA3 (Arlington)1BR,1BA$1,121
Pines at Carolina Place1X11BR,1BA$1,162
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,190
Retreat at McAlpine CreekPALISADES1BR,1BA$1,200
Pineville PlaceThe Oak2BR,2BA$1,259
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,265
The DorchesterDorchester - Dover | Income Restricted Affordab...1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAlpine, NC

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the McAlpine area is the $1.51 price per square foot Traditional 2x2 1316 SF Model at MAA Ballantyne in the in the Highway 51 neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value McAlpine apartment is the The Maple Model at Pineville Place starting at $1,549 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Highway 51 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.
MAA BallantyneTraditional 2x2 1316 SF2BR,2BA$1.51
Pineville PlaceThe Maple3BR,2BA$1.32
The Brook NCB12BR,2BA$1.69
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Pines at Carolina Place1X11BR,1BA$1.43
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.61
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.46
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA1 (Abbey)1BR,1BA$1.66
Park at CaterinaA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$1.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McAlpine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McAlpine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McAlpine is at Avalon Carmel Commons listed at $1,505.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McAlpine Apartment is $1,053 at Willow Ridge Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McAlpine is starting from $1,225 at Retreat at McAlpine Creek.

What is the most affordable McAlpine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McAlpine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pines at Carolina Place and starts from $1,299.

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