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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 $771. 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$771
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$861
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversitySTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$879
Coronet Way LoftsS1 Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$899
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Park Fairfax Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,1BA$950
Vivo Living Charlotte (Tryon)FITZ - The FitzStudio,1BA$959
Magnolia Terrace1A1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charlotte, NC

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Charlotte area is the $1.08 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Towns at Rocky River in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value North Charlotte apartment is the Cramer Model at Highland Mill Lofts starting at $1,654 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Plaza Midwood 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$1.08
Highland Mill LoftsCramer1BR,1BA$1.27
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.15
MAA City Grand22B2BR,2BA$1.19
Maple RunThe Selwyn2BR,2BA$1.03
Ashley Court ApartmentsAshley (A1)1BR,1.5BA$1.19
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.93
Commons at University SquareA21BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $970.

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 $771, while the average apartment in North Charlotte costs $28,829.

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 239 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 $466 which is $28,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charlotte.

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