
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oaklawn Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $313 (108 Rentals)
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Room in House on Cricketeer Dr

3400 Cricketeer Dr

The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

Room in Townhome on Judson Ave

508 N Tryon St

2204 Catherine Simmons Ave

MAA Gateway

Elevate Tryon

2660 Roslyn Ave
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The Villages at Enderly

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Birch Townhomes

300 Optimist Park

108 Sylvania Ave

2301 Augusta St

West Downs Apartments

The Collective NoDa

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Pine25 North End
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Oxbow

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415 Flats

1900 Lasalle St
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J Optimist Park

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Alton Optimist Park

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The Henry

Arlo

2300 Augusta St, Unit B

NuVo 27

Triton Uptown

1028 Stitch Bnd Wy
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425 Grandin Rd, Unit 3

302 Jones St

Union Noda

300 Jones St

3811 Alabama Ave, Unit 1

630 Calvert St, Unit #207

630 Calvert St, Unit 207

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Trella Uptown
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Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oaklawn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $895 | $2,719 |
| Oaklawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $670 | $5,664 |
| Oaklawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $770 | $8,188 |
| Oaklawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $870 | $9,697 |
| Oaklawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oaklawn Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Oaklawn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oaklawn area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments priced from $801. Thompson Place Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Oaklawn apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Thompson Place Townhomes | Cozy One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Villages at Enderly | THE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,069 |
| Birch Townhomes | 2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| 300 Optimist Park | Studio - 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| West Downs Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
| The Collective NoDa | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Pine25 North End | S1 - Walk-in Closet | Studio,1BA | $1,102 |
| Kinship | CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oaklawn, NC
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oaklawn area is the $1.44 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Oaklawn apartment is the Tate Model at Abode at Greenway starting at $2,425 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oaklawn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Five Points | Phoenix | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.44 |
| Abode at Greenway | Tate | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.55 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Birch Townhomes | 3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 861-882 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 708 Summit | A3A One Bedroom / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oaklawn Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oaklawn?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oaklawn is at Link Apartments® CYKEL listed at $1,069.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oaklawn Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oaklawn Apartment is $801 at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oaklawn Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oaklawn is starting from $940 at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments.
What is the most affordable Oaklawn Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oaklawn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Birch Townhomes and starts from $1,225.
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