
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $770 (110 Rentals)


The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

The Flats at Marlowe

2020 Rush Wind Dr

Birch Townhomes

Thompson Place Apartments

2220 Custer St

321 S Gardner Ave

2621 Druid Hls Wy, Unit 4

321 S Gardner Ave, Unit 2
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2621 Druid Hls Wy

Woodland Hollow

Somerset Apartments

Hunters Pointe

Park Fairfax Apartments

The Alexander Apartment Homes

Sharon Pines

The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk

Nova Ridge Apartments

Cedar Greene Apartments
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Bridges at Mallard Creek Apartment Homes

The Villages at Enderly

2621 Druid Hls Wy, Unit 2

2021 Lasalle St

Windsor Harbor

1124 Marble St

1110 Marble St

1102 Marble St

1114 Marble St

1108 Marble St
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1106 Marble St

1118 Marble St

West Downs Apartments

Flats at 87Ten

Charlotte 360 Apartments and Townhomes

Key Street Townhomes

Maple Run

Sage Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes

The Maxwell at Highland Creek
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Ashton Reserve at NorthLake

Cheshire Chase Apartments

Park Creek Apartments

Ivy Hollow

Waterford Hills

Magnolia Terrace

Brightside Apartments

Tryon Forest Apartments

Worthington Apartments and Townhomes

Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments
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North Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,278 | $825 | $5,465 |
| North Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $650 | $5,946 |
North Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $770 | $7,155 |
| North Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $870 | $9,447 |
| North Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $825 | $8,053 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #3
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in North Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Highland Mill Montessori
Martin Luther King Jr Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Charlotte Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Charlotte?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Charlotte is under $959.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Charlotte?
The cheapest apartment in North Charlotte is The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in North Charlotte costs $2,923.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Charlotte?
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 177 regular apartments in North Charlotte 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 North Charlotte?
Cheap apartments in North Charlotte have an average cost of $397 which is $2,526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charlotte.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.