Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (51 Rentals)

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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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Helena Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Helena Apartments

4500-4552 Helena StCharlotte, NC 28208
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2700 Capitol Dr

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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 West Side Flats priced from $700. The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Side FlatsA2 TU 60%1BR,1BA$700
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Vivo Living Arbor ViewSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$849
Rail South ApartmentsTerminalStudio,1BA$1,046
LOSO Living1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
KingsparkA1 HC-T1BR,1BA$1,092
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
The Bryant ApartmentsS1 TolkienStudio,1BA$1,097
Ponderosa Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,125
Courtney Ridge1C1BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, NC

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa area is the $1.63 price per square foot C4 Model at Loso Walk in the in the Clanton Park neighborhood starting from $2,955. The second greatest value Ponderosa apartment is the Rosewood Model at Westmont Village starting at $2,545 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Clanton Park 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.
Loso WalkC42BR,4.5BA$1.63
Westmont VillageRosewood3BR,2.5BA$1.55
2909 Burgess Drive2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Cambridge Park TownhomesThe Catawba3BR,1BA$1.47
Allora Ashley ParkA21BR,1BA$1.65
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
West Side FlatsA1-60%1BR,1BA$1.29
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
KingsparkA1 HC-T1BR,1BA$1.48
The Volaire1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ponderosa?

The cheapest apartment in Ponderosa is West Side Flats which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Ponderosa costs $2,582.

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 $475 which is $2,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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