Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Hills Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (120 Rentals)

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Links at Citiside
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$1,150 - $3,636
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5005-5130 Community CirCharlotte, NC 28215
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Trailside NoDa
$1,180 - $3,772
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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J Optimist Park
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$1,196 - $2,215
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,225 - $5,015
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Henry
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$1,244 - $6,778
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Pine25 North End
$1,272 - $4,247
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cavella Apartments
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$1,298 - $3,459
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Cavella Apartments

2222 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28206
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4325 Raleigh StCharlotte, NC 28213
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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. Aurora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Plaza Hills apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Aurora01PStudio,1BA$935
Ashby Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo2BR,2BA$999
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$999
Country Club Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Tryon Forest Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1Studio,1BA$1,092
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,115
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$1,116

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Hills, NC

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza Hills area is the $1.38 price per square foot Fig Model at Mint and Mill Townhomes in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,489. The second greatest value Plaza Hills apartment is the End Unit Model at Crossings at Noda starting at $2,599 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Tryon Hills 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.
Mint and Mill TownhomesFig3BR,3.5BA$1.38
Crossings at NodaEnd Unit3BR,3.5BA$1.46
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.58
Williamsburg on Commonwealth2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.54
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene2BR,2BA$1.24
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR,1BA$1.05
Biscayne11PZ1BR,1BA$1.52
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.49
Country Club Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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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 $935.

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 $999 at Ashby Gardens.

What is the most affordable Plaza Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plaza Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tryon Forest Apartments and starts from $1,550.

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