
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oaklawn Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oaklawn area of Charlotte.


Seversville Apartments

The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

Coronet Way Lofts

MAA Gateway

Link Apartments® CYKEL

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ARIUM FreeMoreWest

Birch Townhomes

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Thompson Place Apartments
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The Villages at Enderly

Elevate Tryon

West Downs Apartments

2621 Druid Hls Wy

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Flatiron West Trade

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Pine25 North End

Arlo

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Gateway West

300 Optimist Park

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The Collective NoDa

321 S Gardner Ave

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The Henry

MAA Optimist Park

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J Optimist Park

The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk
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Asbury Flats

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The Ellis

MAA Uptown

500 West Trade

Autumn Place

Anita Stroud Senior Complex

Gaston at North End

Stewart Stream

940 Brevard
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Nu Wesley East

The Flats at 2200
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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 | $1,400 | $899 | $2,460 |
| Oaklawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $615 | $5,696 |
| Oaklawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $770 | $6,754 |
| Oaklawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Oaklawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,495 | $8,106 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 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. Kinship has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. 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 |
| Kinship | CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| Birch Townhomes | 2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Thompson Place Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Villages at Enderly | THE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| West Downs Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oaklawn, NC
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oaklawn area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Glenwood Model at Enderly Towns in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Oaklawn apartment is the Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points starting at $2,175 with a $1.37 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. |
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| Enderly Towns | The Glenwood | 2BR,3.5BA | $1.28 |
| Townes at Five Points | Phoenix | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.37 |
| Thompson Place Apartments | 4 Bedroom Townhouse Move In Ready! Open House F... | 4BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Wingate | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Crest Gateway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Coronet Way Lofts | B1 Two Bedroom / Two Bath w/Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Birch Townhomes | 3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Nu Wesley East | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oaklawn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oaklawn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oaklawn is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oaklawn?
The cheapest apartment in Oaklawn is The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Oaklawn costs $27,333.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oaklawn?
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 26 regular apartments in Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn?
Cheap apartments in Oaklawn have an average cost of $135 which is $27,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oaklawn.
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