
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (236 Rentals)
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Ivy Hollow

The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

Terrace View

312 Hoskins Mill Ln

Nova Ridge Apartments

Maple Run

234 Hoskins Mill Ln

508 N Tryon St

Hunters Pointe
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Park Creek

Somerset Apartments

The District

Magnolia Terrace

2204 Catherine Simmons Ave

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4503 Lochleven St

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3426 Bonaire Dr

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4025 Lake Rd

Windsor Harbor

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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 | $1,346 | $799 | $2,973 |
| North Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $670 | $5,782 |
| North Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $770 | $8,188 |
| North Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $870 | $9,697 |
| North Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $749 | $8,340 |
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There are currently 236 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available North Charlotte Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Northlake Center Apartments priced from $430. Ivy Hollow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable North Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Center Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $430 |
| Ivy Hollow | 01 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Nova Ridge Apartments | A1 | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Terrace View Senior Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Hunters Pointe | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
| Park Creek | Birch - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Cedar Greene Apartments | Classic Garden | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Somerset Apartments | STUDIO ONE BATH | Studio,1BA | $914 |
| The District | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charlotte, NC
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Charlotte area is the $0.68 price per square foot 3x2 Model at 8822 Addingham Dr in the in the Norwood at McIntyre neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value North Charlotte apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Evoke Living at Morris Field starting at $1,390 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Westerly Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8822 Addingham Dr | 3x2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.68 |
| Evoke Living at Morris Field | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Cheshire Chase Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Waterford Hills | 22AD | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| The District | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Arcadia | 2BR/2BA - Sycamore - Standard | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Northlake Center Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 $915.
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 $801, while the average apartment in North Charlotte costs $1,655.
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 130 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 $299 which is $1,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charlotte.
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