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West Side Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Side Flats

1901 West BlvdCharlotte, NC 28208
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Kingspark
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kingspark

2530 Kingspark DrCharlotte, NC 28208
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Queen's Gate
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queen's Gate

2432 Pruitt StCharlotte, NC 28208
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Arbor Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Glen Apartments

2305 Farmer StCharlotte, NC 28208
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2203 Highland St

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Helena Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Helena Apartments

4500-4552 Helena StCharlotte, NC 28208
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Southside Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Homes

3400 Griffith StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Ponderosa, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ponderosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ponderosa area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments priced from $801. Vivo Living Arbor View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Vivo Living Arbor ViewSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$899
The Flats at MarloweTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
LOSO Living1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
KingsparkA1-60%1BR,1BA$1,092
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Ponderosa Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,125
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
2909 Burgess Drive2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,195
TRELLIS - LAKE POINTE1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, NC

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Blue Ridge Model at 1601 West Townhomes in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Ponderosa apartment is the B1 TYPE A-T ADA 60% TU Model at The Flats at 2109 (Ashley Flats) starting at $1,405 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Westerly Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ponderosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1601 West TownhomesThe Blue Ridge4BR,1.5BA$1.28
The Flats at 2109 (Ashley Flats)B1 TYPE A-T ADA 60% TU2BR,2BA$1.41
2909 Burgess Drive2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Rail South ApartmentsJunction2BR,2BA$1.48
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Allora Ashley ParkA21BR,1BA$1.62
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
KingsparkA1-60%1BR,1BA$1.48
The Flats at MarloweTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ponderosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ponderosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ponderosa is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ponderosa?

The cheapest apartment in Ponderosa is The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Ponderosa costs $2,757.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ponderosa?

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 25 regular apartments in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa?

Cheap apartments in Ponderosa have an average cost of $373 which is $2,384 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa.

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