Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oaklawn Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (47 Rentals)

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ARIUM FreeMoreWest
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$1,027 - $4,248
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$592 - $3,813
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$435

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$1,027 - $4,248
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ARIUM FreeMoreWest

2024 Millerton AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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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
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thompson Place Apartments

322 Clarence StCharlotte, NC 28216
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Pine25 North End
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$1,148 - $3,864
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$1,102 - $3,818
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$46

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$1,148 - $3,864
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Gateway West
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$1,194 - $1,966
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$1,045 - $1,817
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$149

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$1,194 - $1,966
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Gateway West

902 W 4th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Henry
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$1,218 - $3,449
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$1,099 - $3,330
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$119

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$1,218 - $3,449
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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J Optimist Park
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$1,246 - $2,317
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$1,206 - $2,277
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$40

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$1,246 - $2,317
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Ellis
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$1,272 - $5,437
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$1,253 - $5,418
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$19

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$1,272 - $5,437
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The Ellis

512 N College StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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940 Brevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Nia Point
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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Dillehay Courts
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Dillehay Courts

2600 N Pine StCharlotte, NC 28206
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First Ward Place
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

First Ward Place

550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Nu Wesley East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley East

3001-3119 Parkway AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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The Flats at 2200
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at 2200

2479 Julia AveCharlotte, NC 28206

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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202

Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,040
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,075
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
The Villages at EnderlyTHE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enderly TownsThe Glenwood2BR,3.5BA$1.28
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.37
Thompson Place Apartments4 Bedroom Townhouse Move In Ready! Open House F...4BR,2BA$1.12
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.15
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Coronet Way LoftsB1 Two Bedroom / Two Bath w/Balcony2BR,2BA$1.28
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.27
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Nu Wesley East2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina including Oaklawn, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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