Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (274 Rentals)

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Hunters Pointe
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$889 - $2,532
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$772 - $2,415
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Hunters Pointe

1841 Prospect DrCharlotte, NC 28213
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Park Fairfax Apartments
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$950 - $1,600
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$880 - $1,530
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$70
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$950 - $1,600
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Park Fairfax Apartments

180 Park Fairfax DrCharlotte, NC 28208
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Harris Pond
$957 - $3,046
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$891 - $2,980
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Harris Pond

8301 Harris Pond LnCharlotte, NC 28269
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Waterford Hills
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$999 - $5,087
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$981 - $5,069
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$18
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$999 - $5,087
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Waterford Hills

6219 Waterford Hills DrCharlotte, NC 28269
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Flats at 87Ten
$999 - $1,249
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$984 - $1,234
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$15
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$999 - $1,249
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Flats at 87Ten

8710 Research DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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Somerset Apartments
$1,002 - $1,892
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$908 - $1,798
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Somerset Apartments

1400 Ventura Way DrCharlotte, NC 28213
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TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY
$1,062 - $1,968
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$973 - $1,879
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$89
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$1,062 - $1,968
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 27

TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY

336 Blackhawk RdCharlotte, NC 28213
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Thompson Place Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,525
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$960 - $1,410
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$115
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$1,075 - $1,525
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Thompson Place Apartments

322 Clarence StCharlotte, NC 28216
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Woodland Hollow
$1,099 - $2,715
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$1,010 - $2,626
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$1,099 - $2,715
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Woodland Hollow

6205 Dove Tree LnCharlotte, NC 28213
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Pine25 North End
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$1,127 - $3,837
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$1,081 - $3,791
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$1,127 - $3,837
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Trailside NoDa
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$1,129 - $3,163
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$1,005 - $3,039
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$124
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$1,129 - $3,163
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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ARIUM FreeMoreWest
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$1,133 - $4,209
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$698 - $3,774
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$435
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$1,133 - $4,209
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ARIUM FreeMoreWest

2024 Millerton AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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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 Studio unit found at Union at Tryon priced from $498. The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here are the most affordable North Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union at TryonStudio, 1 Bath, 521 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$498
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversitySTDO - Classic StudioStudio,1BA$879
Hunters PointeOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$889
Elevate at Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Park Fairfax Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,1BA$950
The Flats at Marlowe21PD2BR,1BA$950
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-410 SFStudio,1BA$955
Harris PondBrandermier1BR,1BA$957

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charlotte, NC

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Charlotte area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Bellhaven Townhomes in the in the West Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value North Charlotte apartment is the 1034 Charles Ave Model at 1034 Charles Ave, Unit 1034 Charles Ave starting at $1,799 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Commonwealth 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.
Bellhaven Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.17
1034 Charles Ave, Unit 1034 Charles Ave1034 Charles Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
Ashley Court ApartmentsCameron (C1)3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.15
The Lodge at Mallard Creek ApartmentsB3 - The Fernwood2BR,2BA$1.03
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1.22
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Commons at University SquareA21BR,1BA$1.26

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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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 $957.

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 $29,590.

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 236 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 $442 which is $29,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charlotte.

Expert Rental Resources

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.