Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (46 Rentals)

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property at 6012 Old Coach Rd

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 10

6012 Old Coach Rd

CharlotteNC28215
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Meadowbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

2320 Ginger LnCharlotte, NC 28213
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HillRock Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HillRock Estates

3317 Magnolia Hill DrCharlotte, NC 28205
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Valleyview Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valleyview Apartments

5117 Hickory Valley CtCharlotte, NC 28212
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Timber Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Ridge

7123 Barrington DrCharlotte, NC 28215
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Wellington Farms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Farms

4600-4709 Twisted Oaks RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Darby Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Terrace

4501 Central AveCharlotte, NC 28205
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Parkside at Hickory Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside at Hickory Grove

5100 Little Greanleaf WayCharlotte, NC 28215
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Hickory Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Woods

5625 Keyway BlvdCharlotte, NC 28215
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Peppertree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

4335-4385 Central AveCharlotte, NC 28205
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Kimmerly Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimmerly Glen

4908 Endolwood RdCharlotte, NC 28215
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Platform Lofts
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Platform Lofts

1240 Merrick StCharlotte, NC 28213

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Wendover Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wendover Gardens

2347 Eastway DrCharlotte, NC 28205
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property at 6156 Meadow Rose Ln

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6156 Meadow Rose Ln

CharlotteNC28215

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Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Forest area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Creek Apartments priced from $920. Crossing at Reedy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Creek ApartmentsBirch Garden Style Apartment1BR,1BA$920
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$975
Kilborne ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$995
Wellington FarmsArlington1BR,1BA$998
The Grove Apartments642 SF – 1 BR / 1 BA w/ Balcony1BR,1BA$999
The Slate CharlotteBirch- Studio Standard-Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Darby TerraceDarby Terrace - Unit...1BR,1BA$1,000
Woodland HollowThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,020
Windsor Harbor1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,044
Bradford Commons Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, NC

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.14 price per square foot Ashley Model at The Grove Residences in the in the Farm Pond neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the Magnolia Model at Rosecroft starting at $1,299 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Farm Pond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grove ResidencesAshley3BR,2.5BA$1.14
RosecroftMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.30
Delta CrossingWillow Oak2BR,2BA$1.37
The Grove Apartments854?SF - Bright & Airy 2?BR / 2?BA w/ Balcony2BR,2BA$1.56
Wellington FarmsConcord2BR,1BA$1.73
Woodland HollowThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.34
Kilborne ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.33
Windsor Harbor1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.56
Park Creek ApartmentsAlpine Townhome1BR,1BA$1.79
Darby TerraceDarby Terrace - Unit...1BR,1BA$1.74

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Forest is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Forest is Park Creek Apartments which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $1,763.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Forest?

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 20 regular apartments in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest?

Cheap apartments in Oak Forest have an average cost of $306 which is $1,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.

Expert Rental Resources

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