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North Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Northlake Center Apartments priced from $369. Somerset Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $602. Here are the most affordable North Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northlake Center Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$369
Somerset ApartmentsB1 TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH2BR,1BA$602
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$771
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYMadison1BR,1BA$871
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$895
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Coronet Way LoftsS1 Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$929
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$940
JoineryS1Studio,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charlotte, NC

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Charlotte area is the $1.06 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Towns at Rocky River in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value North Charlotte apartment is the Landon Model at Affinity at Oak Hills starting at $2,295 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Norwood at McIntyre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towns at Rocky River4BR/3.5BA4BR,3.5BA$1.06
Affinity at Oak HillsLandon3BR,2.5BA$1.22
6736 Hartsell Pl, Unit Hartsell6736 Hartsell Pl3BR,2BA$1.25
The BellamyB12BR,2BA$1.22
Elan at Mallard Creek Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.19
Woodland HollowThe Iris2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Maple RunThe Montford2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.93
Northlake Center Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.54

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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North Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Charlotte. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $948.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in North Charlotte is Northlake Center Apartments which is listed at $369, while the average apartment in North Charlotte costs $34,749.

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 124 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 $34,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charlotte.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!