Cheap Homes for Rent in McAlpine Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $800 (5 Rentals)

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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 $998. 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
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$998
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,051
Retreat at McAlpine CreekPALISADES1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAlpine, NC

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the McAlpine area is the $1.54 price per square foot Traditional 2x2 1412 SF Model at MAA Ballantyne in the in the Highway 51 neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value McAlpine apartment is the Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes starting at $2,210 with a $1.61 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 1412 SF2BR,2BA$1.54
Atkins Circle Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Pines at Carolina Place3X23BR,2BA$1.25
Pineville PlaceThe Maple3BR,2BA$1.32
Charleston Row TownhomesCumberland2BR,2.5BA$1.53
Vetra Quail HollowOak2BR,2BA$1.34
Marquis Carmel Valley1B1BR,1BA$1.59
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
Marquis Carmel Commons1A-R1BR,1BA$1.63
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA1 (Abbey)1BR,1BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about McAlpine

What type of rentals are currently available in McAlpine?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in McAlpine, NC with pricing that ranges from $998 to $30,778. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McAlpine ranging from $800 to $4,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McAlpine ranges from $800 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,044.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in McAlpine range from $1,460 to $4,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,490. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,489.

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