Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Hills Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (76 Rentals)

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$995 - $1,090

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2126 E 7th St

CharlotteNC28204

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Links at Citiside
$1,170 - $2,089
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$1,028 - $1,947
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$1,170 - $2,089
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Links at Citiside

5005-5130 Community CirCharlotte, NC 28215
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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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Pine25 North End
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$1,290 - $3,864
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$1,244 - $3,818
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$46

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$1,290 - $3,864
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Henry
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$1,292 - $3,445
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$1,173 - $3,326
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$119

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$1,292 - $3,445
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,292 - $4,353
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$1,221 - $4,282
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$71

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$1,292 - $4,353
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Trailside NoDa
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$1,293 - $3,232
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$1,169 - $3,108
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$124

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$1,293 - $3,232
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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Elizabeth Station
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$1,295 - $2,695
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$1,159 - $2,559
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$136

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$1,295 - $2,695
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Elizabeth Station

2512 Weddington AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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The Ellis
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$1,297 - $5,740
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$1,278 - $5,721
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$1,297 - $5,740
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The Ellis

512 N College StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Autumn Place
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Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Bingham Park Apartments
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Bingham Park Apartments

3015 J H Wheeler StCharlotte, NC 28213
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940 Brevard
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940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Plaza Hills, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plaza Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plaza Hills area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Greene Apartments priced from $899. Kilborne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Plaza Hills apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Kilborne ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$975
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$999
Tryon Forest Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condominiums1BR,1BA$1,029
Windsor Harbor2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,055
Dunloe CharlotteA2 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Aurora01PZStudio,1BA$1,079
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1Studio,1BA$1,087

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Hills, NC

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza Hills area is the $1.28 price per square foot The North Davidson Model at Crossing at NODA in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Plaza Hills apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill starting at $1,525 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crossing at NODAThe North Davidson3BR,3.5BA$1.28
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Windsor Harbor3 Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.51
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.15
Summit on CentralPisgah2BR,1BA$1.20
Biscayne11Z1BR,1BA$1.33
Kilborne ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.30
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.49

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Plaza Hills, Charlotte, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plaza Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plaza Hills is at Aurora listed at $1,079.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment is $899 at Cedar Greene Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plaza Hills is starting from $1,055 at Windsor Harbor.

What is the most affordable Plaza Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plaza Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Alexander Apartment Homes and starts from $1,342.

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