Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McAlpine Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (35 Rentals)

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The Brook NC
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$1,353 - $2,240
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The Brook NC

9924 Oakbrook DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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property at 6733 Bevington Ridge Rd

$1,695

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6733 Bevington Ridge Rd

CharlotteNC28277
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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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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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$1,649

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The Dorchester & Manor
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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 Pineville Place priced from $1,029. Retreat at McAlpine Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable McAlpine apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pineville PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$1,029
Retreat at McAlpine CreekPALISADES1BR,1BA$1,065
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Buttonwood1BR,1BA$1,082
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Park at CaterinaMessina1BR,1BA$1,158
Pines at Carolina Place1X11BR,1BA$1,162
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAlder1BR,1BA$1,165
Vetra Quail HollowBradford1BR,1BA$1,185
Marquis Carmel Valley1A1BR,1BA$1,228
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA3 (Arlington)1BR,1BA$1,258

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAlpine, NC

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the McAlpine area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3BR/3.5BTH TH Model at The Vandy in the in the Highway 51 neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value McAlpine apartment is the Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes starting at $2,233 with a $1.63 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.
The Vandy3BR/3.5BTH TH3BR,3.5BA$1.23
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.63
Pineville PlaceThe Maple3BR,2BA$1.55
The SagewoodThe NoDa W/Solarium2BR,2BA$1.63
The Brook NCB12BR,2BA$1.69
MAA BallantyneTraditional 1x1 776-1412 SF1BR,1BA$1.58
Pines at Carolina Place1X11BR,1BA$1.43
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA4 (Ashton)1BR,1BA$1.64
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.68
Vetra Quail HollowBradford1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McAlpine Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McAlpine Apartment is $1,029 at Pineville Place.

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 $1,191 at Willow Ridge Apartments.

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 $1,499.

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