
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer South Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer South Charlotte area of Charlotte.


Room in House on Blueshot Ct

The Flats at Arrowood

Room in House on Blueshot Ct

Winslow Apartments

Andover Woods

The Landing on Farmhurst

Room in Townhome on Ainslie Downs St

Sharonridge Apartments

The Landon Apartments
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Coffey Creek

Anson at the Lakes

Avenues at Steele Creek

Arrowood Villas

The Villages Apartments

Oak Park at Nations Ford

Evoke Living at Arrowood

Cheswyck at Ballantyne Apartments

MAA Ayrsley

Stone Ridge Apartments
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Two20 At BranchView

Aurea Station

Vetra Quail Hollow

Preserve At Steele Creek Apartments

Park at Caterina

Landings at Steele Creek

Gramercy Square at Ayrsley

7992 Shady Oak Trail

Avana Creekside

Ayrsley Landing
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Haven at Rivergate

Greenwood Village

The Brook

Residences at Cedar Creek

Abbington Westside

McMullen Wood

Sharon Lakes

Park Lane Apartments

2010 Countrymens Ct

Sharon Crossing
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Ascent Pineville

Rise Sunridge

Archdale Manor Apartments

2015 Countrymens Ct

Willow Ridge Apartments

1902 Meadowlark Ln
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Outer South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer South Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer South Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,121 | $819 | $1,949 |
| Outer South Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $398 | $2,645 |
| Outer South Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $1,049 | $4,164 |
| Outer South Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $1,407 | $5,239 |
| Outer South Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $3,451 | $8,122 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer South Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Outer South Charlotte Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer South Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hawthorne at Whitehall priced from $398. The Flats at Arrowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable Outer South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne at Whitehall | The Regency | 1BR,1BA | $398 |
| The Flats at Arrowood | A1 | Studio,1BA | $819 |
| Andover Woods | The Ansley | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| The Landing on Farmhurst | Toronto | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Winslow Apartments | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Sharonridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Anson at the Lakes | Fenwick | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| Arbor Steele Creek | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Pineville Place | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Coffey Creek | A1P | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South Charlotte, NC
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer South Charlotte area is the $1.30 price per square foot C1 Classic Model at Rise Sunridge in the in the Yorkmount neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Outer South Charlotte apartment is the Whitewater Falls Model at Sharon West starting at $1,635 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Sterling neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer South Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Sunridge | C1 Classic | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Sharon West | Whitewater Falls | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Pines at Carolina Place | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Aurea Station | B2 - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Lakeview Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| South Oak Crossing Apartments | Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Greenwood Village | GV 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Landon Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Landing on Farmhurst | Toronto | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Andover Woods | The Ansley | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Outer South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Sterling Elementary
South Mecklenburg High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer South Charlotte Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer South Charlotte?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer South Charlotte is under $1,039.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer South Charlotte?
The cheapest apartment in Outer South Charlotte is Hawthorne at Whitehall which is listed at $398, while the average apartment in Outer South Charlotte costs $3,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer South Charlotte?
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 57 regular apartments in Outer South Charlotte 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 Outer South Charlotte?
Cheap apartments in Outer South Charlotte have an average cost of $113 which is $3,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer South Charlotte.
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