
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ponderosa area of Charlotte.


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2741 Dr Carver Rd

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The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

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The Flats at Marlowe

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Kingspark

Queen's Gate

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2203 Highland St

2721 Columbus Cir

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Ponderosa, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ponderosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $899 | $2,354 |
| Ponderosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $754 | $2,579 |
| Ponderosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $940 | $3,479 |
| Ponderosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $1,071 | $6,240 |
| Ponderosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $1,500 | $2,885 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ponderosa Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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. The Flats at Marlowe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| The Flats at Marlowe | 21P | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| West Side Flats | A2-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| LOSO Living | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Ponderosa Apartments | 1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Evoke Living at Morris Field | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 2909 Burgess Drive | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| TRELLIS - LAKE POINTE | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Bryant Apartments | A4 Ridley | 1BR,1BA | $1,231 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, NC
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa area is the $1.45 price per square foot C2 Model at Loso Walk in the in the Clanton Park neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Ponderosa apartment is the B1 Model at Kingspark starting at $1,303 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ponderosa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loso Walk | C2 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.45 |
| Kingspark | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 2909 Burgess Drive | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| The Flats at Marlowe | 31BZ | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Rail South Apartments | Junction | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Evoke Living at Morris Field | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| West Side Flats | A1-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| ARIUM FreeMoreWest | A2-Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePonderosa, Charlotte, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ponderosa, Charlotte, NC
Harding University High
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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 $1,231.
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 $2,664.
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 32 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 $737 which is $1,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa.
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