Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclaire South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (54 Rentals)

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Sharon Lakes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Lakes

8301 Sharon Lakes RdCharlotte, NC 28210
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Archdale Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Archdale Flats

130 Kings Branch WayCharlotte, NC 28217
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Archdale Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Archdale Senior

130 Kings Branch CtCharlotte, NC 28217
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Emerald Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Bay

5029 Cherrycrest LnCharlotte, NC 28217
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Beacon Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Hill

1322-1825 Beacon Ridge RdCharlotte, NC 28210
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Ashford Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford Place

905-905 Pineville Point AveCharlotte, NC 28217
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Sharon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Crossing

2123 El Verano CirCharlotte, NC 28210
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Elmsley Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elmsley Grove

148 Tyvola DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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Charlotte Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charlotte Woods

1116 Scaleybark RdCharlotte, NC 28209
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Cottonwood Reserve
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood Reserve

2325 Courtney Oaks RdCharlotte, NC 28217
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Cortland Seventy Seven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Seventy Seven

6530 Free Throw CtCharlotte, NC 28217
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Quail Run
2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Run

7908 Lakehouse LnCharlotte, NC 28210

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Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montclaire South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montclaire South area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at The Flats at Arrowood priced from $819. Archdale Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $923. Here are the most affordable Montclaire South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$819
Archdale SeniorA1.1-60%1BR,1BA$923
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$949
The Highlands ApartmentsThe Alpine1BR,1BA$981
Winslow ApartmentsA1 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,000
Emerald BayA21BR,1BA$1,019
Beacon Hill1A1BR,1BA$1,021
Anson at the LakesA21BR,1BA$1,025
Ashford Place1C1BR,1BA$1,035
Andover WoodsThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclaire South, NC

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclaire South area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Tindall Park in the in the Sterling neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Montclaire South apartment is the City Park Model at Queen City Townes starting at $1,999 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Clanton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montclaire South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tindall Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Queen City TownesCity Park2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Cottonwood ReserveNew Chinquapin Oak Building2BR,2BA$1.38
South Oak Crossing ApartmentsWillow2BR,2BA$1.44
TimberstoneTS 1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Tyvola Centre Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
The Highlands ApartmentsThe Alpine1BR,1BA$1.34
Emerald BayA21BR,1BA$1.46
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$1.40
The Flats at ArrowoodA21BR,1BA$1.60

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Southwestern Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montclaire South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montclaire South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montclaire South is under $1,055.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montclaire South?

The cheapest apartment in Montclaire South is The Flats at Arrowood which is listed at $921, while the average apartment in Montclaire South costs $1,957.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montclaire South?

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 24 regular apartments in Montclaire South 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 Montclaire South?

Cheap apartments in Montclaire South have an average cost of $219 which is $1,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montclaire South.

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