Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Second Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (56 Rentals)
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Link Apartments® Mint Street

Park and Kingston

MAA Gateway

Gateway West

MAA South Line

1412 Park Dr

MAA Uptown

Uptown Gardens
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MAA 1225

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Alton Optimist Park

Varick on 7th

Kingston

902 W 4th St

Loft One35

Berkshire Dilworth

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The Ellis

Uptown 550

Bell Uptown Charlotte

MAA Enclave

1133 Harding Pl

650 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave

Lincoln at Dilworth

The Francis

The Paces South End

The VUE Charlotte On 5th
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101 W Morehead St

Trella Uptown

101 S Tryon St

Triton Uptown

500 West Trade

The Prospect

The Reed Charlotte

The Lexington Dilworth

Museum Tower

Catalyst
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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 | $1,555 | $952 | $3,344 |
| Second Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $1,000 | $5,376 |
| Second Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $1,465 | $9,023 |
| Second Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,378 | $1,873 | $10,000+ |
| Second Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,880 | $2,134 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 56 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. Link Apartments® Mint Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,121. 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 |
| Link Apartments® Mint Street | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,121 |
| Alpha Mill | 0X1-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Park and Kingston | Tremont Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 324-882 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| Gateway West | Irwin | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| MAA South Line | Studio 0x1 507-720 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, NC
As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Second Ward area is the $1.59 price per square foot D1 Model at The Kensington in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,134. The second greatest value Second Ward apartment is the B1 Model at Presley Uptown starting at $2,017 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the First Ward 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensington | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Presley Uptown | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| MAA Enclave | 22E | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Uptown Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1430 Park Dr, Unit 2 | 1430 Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 696-782 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
| Alton Optimist Park | Ashcat | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
| Gateway West | Grove | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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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
4.0Pet 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 Link Apartments® Mint Street listed at $1,127.
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 $1,465 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 MAA Enclave and starts from $1,858.
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