Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Second Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (53 Rentals)
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MAA Gateway

Loft One35

1010 Dilworth Apartments

Berkshire Dilworth

Alton Optimist Park

Link Apartments® Mint Street

MAA Uptown

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Gateway West
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Uptown Gardens

The Ellis

Park and Kingston

District Flats

902 W 4th St

Varick on 7th

Bell Uptown Charlotte

Kingston

650 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave

The Paces South End
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MAA South Line

Lincoln at Dilworth

1133 Harding Pl

Trella Uptown

500 West Trade

Triton Uptown

MAA 1225

Uptown 550

The Lexington Dilworth

The Reed Charlotte
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The Prospect

525 East

115 E Park Ave

Catalyst

The VUE Charlotte On 5th

1007 S Mint St
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Second Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Second Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Ward Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $981 | $3,344 |
| Second Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,095 | $4,770 |
| Second Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,499 | $8,875 |
| Second Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,718 | $1,991 | $10,000+ |
| Second Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,941 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Second Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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 Tryon priced from $1,095. Berkshire Dilworth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Second Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Berkshire Dilworth | Lennox | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Alton Optimist Park | Bootlegger | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Ascher | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,228 |
| 1010 Dilworth Apartments | Pabodie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
| Presley Uptown | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
| Loft One35 | A0 | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, NC
As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Second Ward area is the $2.02 price per square foot 911 E 8th St Model at 911 E 8th St, Unit 911 in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Second Ward apartment is the 244 S Cedar St Model at 244 S Cedar St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Second Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 E 8th St, Unit 911 | 911 E 8th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| 244 S Cedar St, Unit 1 | 244 S Cedar St | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| The Kensington | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| MAA Enclave | 22E | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 861-882 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Varick on 7th | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Alton Optimist Park | Ashcat | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSecond Ward, Charlotte, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Second Ward Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
77 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 The Ascher listed at $1,182.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Second Ward Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Second Ward Apartment is $1,095 at Elevate 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 $1,415 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 Ascher and starts from $2,009.
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