Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer South Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (60 Rentals)

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11601 Five Cedars Rd

CharlotteNC28226

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Stone Ridge Apartments
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$1,190 - $1,740
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Stone Ridge Apartments

8940 Camden Creek LnCharlotte, NC 28273
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Avana Creekside
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$1,258 - $3,039
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Avana Creekside

13211-13421 Crescent Springs DrCharlotte, NC 28273
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Abbington Westside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Abbington Westside

3136 Abbington WayCharlotte, NC 28273
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McMullen Wood
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McMullen Wood

6500-6512 Walsh BlvdCharlotte, NC 28226
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Sharon Lakes
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Sharon Lakes

8301 Sharon Lakes RdCharlotte, NC 28210
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Park Lane Apartments
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Park Lane Apartments

1610-1641 Waybridge LnCharlotte, NC 28210
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Sharon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Crossing

2123 El Verano CirCharlotte, NC 28210
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Rise Sunridge
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Rise Sunridge

2109-2202 Arrowcreek DrCharlotte, NC 28273
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Ascent Pineville
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Ascent Pineville

8401 Habersham Pointe CirCharlotte, NC 28226

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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 Studio unit found at The Flats at Arrowood priced from $861. Sharonridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Outer South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$861
Sharonridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Andover WoodsThe Ansley1BR,1BA$945
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$949
Aurea StationA2 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$978
Winslow ApartmentsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$990
Anson at the LakesA21BR,1BA$1,030
Coffey Creek ApartmentsA1P1BR,1BA$1,039
Rise SunridgeA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
Cheswyck at Ballantyne ApartmentsA3 (Arlington)1BR,1BA$1,108

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South Charlotte, NC

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer South Charlotte area is the $1.37 price per square foot C5.MD Spyglass Hill Model at Townhomes at Bridlestone in the in the Highway 51 neighborhood starting from $3,692. The second greatest value Outer South Charlotte apartment is the Windor Model at Abode at Miller Farm starting at $2,264 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Madison Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer South Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at BridlestoneC5.MD Spyglass Hill3BR,3.5BA$1.37
Abode at Miller FarmWindor3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Pineville PlaceThe Maple3BR,2BA$1.32
Rise SunridgeC1 Classic3BR,2BA$1.30
Arrowood Villas2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.35
Ayrsley Landing3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.31
Lakeview Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.40
The Landon ApartmentsA1-2 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.42
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$1.40
Sharonridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Outer South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer South Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer South Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer South Charlotte is at The Flats at Arrowood listed at $861.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer South Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer South Charlotte Apartment is $921 at The Flats at Arrowood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer South Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer South Charlotte is starting from $1,141 at The Flats at Arrowood.

What is the most affordable Outer South Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer South Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pines at Carolina Place and starts from $1,299.

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