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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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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 $771. 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$771
Vivo Living Arbor ViewDLXSTDO - Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$899
LOSO Living1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
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
MAA LoSoS1 0x1 531-540 SF-FPStudio,1BA$1,158
The Flats at Marlowe21P2BR,1BA$1,165
2909 Burgess Drive2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,190
LakePointeLynnStudio,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, NC

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa area is the $1.57 price per square foot C4 Model at Loso Walk in the in the Clanton Park neighborhood starting from $2,863. The second greatest value Ponderosa apartment is the Brookhaven Model at Westmont Village starting at $2,520 with a $1.57 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$1.57
Westmont VillageBrookhaven3BR,3BA$1.57
2909 Burgess Drive2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Allora Ashley ParkA21BR,1BA$1.62
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.93
ARIUM FreeMoreWestA2-Arbor1BR,1BA$1.81
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Avion Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.82
The Volaire1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ponderosa, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #101

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 $1,215.

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 $771, while the average apartment in Ponderosa costs $2,459.

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 28 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 $466 which is $1,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa.

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