
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oaklawn Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (75 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oaklawn area of Charlotte.


Room in Townhome on Statesville Ave

Seversville Apartments

Room in House on Cricketeer Dr

The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

Elevate Tryon

Room in Townhome on Judson Ave

2660 Roslyn Ave

The Villages at Enderly

Link Apartments® CYKEL
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Thompson Place Apartments

Birch Townhomes

MAA Gateway

1022B Druid Cir

108 Sylvania Ave

West Downs Apartments

2621 Druid Hls Wy

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Gateway West

Flatiron West Trade
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J Optimist Park

The Alexander Apartment Homes

MAA Uptown

The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk

521 N Graham St, Unit 3A

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Pine25 North End

Wesley Village

300 Optimist Park

The Collective NoDa

325 S Gardner Ave
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Alton Optimist Park

2020 W Morehead St

NuVo 27

Uptown Gardens

Arlo

1028 Stitch Bnd Wy

Autumn Place

Anita Stroud Senior Complex

Gaston at North End
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Stewart Stream

940 Brevard

The Gables at Druid Hills Senior Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

Gables at Druid Hills II Senior Apartments

Nia Point

Dillehay Courts

Royal Orleans Apartments

Coronet Way Lofts

2317 Julia Ave
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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 | $2,416 |
| Oaklawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $590 | $6,239 |
| Oaklawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $770 | $5,845 |
| Oaklawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $870 | $9,600 |
| Oaklawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $1,495 | $8,003 |
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There are currently 75 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. Elevate Tryon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
| Elevate Tryon | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Coronet Way Lofts | S1 Studio / One Bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Villages at Enderly | THE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Kinship | CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Thompson Place Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Birch Townhomes | 2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 324-410 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| West Downs Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oaklawn, NC
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oaklawn area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Alexander Model at Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly Neighborhood in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Oaklawn apartment is the The Jessica Model at One West End starting at $2,383 with a $1.46 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly Neighborhood | The Alexander | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.28 |
| One West End | The Jessica | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.46 |
| Townes at Five Points | Phoenix | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.33 |
| Thompson Place Apartments | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Birch Townhomes | 3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 $1,096.
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 $25,729.
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 22 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 $123 which is $25,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oaklawn.
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