Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Second Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (70 Rentals)

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property at 1418 Park Dr

$1,080

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1418 Park Dr

CharlotteNC28204
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,285 - $5,107
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Reed
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$1,436 - $5,931
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The Reed

401 S Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Kingston
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$1,496 - $5,131
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Kingston

124 E Kingston AveCharlotte, NC 28203
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The Carson
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$1,502 - $3,513
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The Carson

135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Trella Uptown
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$1,536 - $3,582
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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940 Brevard
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940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Strawn Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Strawn Tower

1225 S Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Vistas @ 707
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vistas @ 707

707 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Charlottetown Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Charlottetown Terrace

1000 Baxter StCharlotte, NC 28204
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501 E Kingston Ave
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501 E Kingston Ave

501 E Kingston AveCharlotte, NC 28203
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First Ward Place
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

First Ward Place

550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Camden South End
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden South End

1205 S Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28203
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property at 715 N Church St

$1,100

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715 N Church St, Unit 607

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
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Seigle Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seigle Point Apartments

110 Winding Path LnCharlotte, NC 28204
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Second Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Second Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Second Ward area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elevate at Tryon priced from $989. Edgeline Flats on Davidson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Second Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate at Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125
Alpha Mill0X1-S1Studio,1BA$1,214
GreensideS1Studio,1BA$1,240
LakePointeLynnStudio,1BA$1,243
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1,260
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1Studio,1BA$1,284
Alton Optimist ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,285
The FrancisS2Studio,1BA$1,341
Varick on 7thStudioStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, NC

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Second Ward area is the $1.50 price per square foot D1 Model at The Kensington in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,008. The second greatest value Second Ward apartment is the Gilchrist 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 1010 Dilworth Apartments starting at $2,109 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Myers Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Second Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.50
1010 Dilworth ApartmentsGilchrist 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.79
MAA Enclave11CL1BR,1BA$1.79
Alister UptownS10D RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.77
Gateway WestClarkson1BR,1BA$1.96
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.63
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Elevate at Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
Alton Optimist ParkS1Studio ,1BA$1.94
LakePointeLynnStudio ,1BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Second Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Second Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Second Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Second Ward is at Alpha Mill listed at $1,214.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Second Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Second Ward Apartment is $989 at Elevate at Tryon.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Second Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Second Ward is starting from $1,490 at Uptown Gardens.

What is the most affordable Second Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Second Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Kensington and starts from $1,757.

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