Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Second Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (58 Rentals)

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property at 640 N Church St

$1,353 - $2,254

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640 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202

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Trella Uptown
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$1,373 - $3,328
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$1,260 - $3,215
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Kingston
$1,396 - $7,495
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$1,390 - $7,489
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Kingston

124 E Kingston AveCharlotte, NC 28203
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Loft One35
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$1,411 - $3,413
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$1,174 - $3,176
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Loft One35

135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 1133 Harding Pl

$1,439 - $3,800

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1133 Harding Pl

CharlotteNC28204

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property at 902 W 4th St

$1,205 - $1,718

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902 W 4th St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 101 S Tryon St

$1,524 - $2,500

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101 S Tryon St

CharlotteNC28280

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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
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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
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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
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First Ward Place

550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Camden South End
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Camden South End

1205 S Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Seigle Point Apartments
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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 Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. MAA Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,035. Here are the most affordable Second Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,035
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125
Gateway WestIrwinStudio,1BA$1,147
Alpha Mill0X1-S1Studio,1BA$1,178
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1-AStudio,1BA$1,182
Alister UptownS01 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,195
Lincoln at DilworthA4b21BR,1BA$1,225
Broadstone CraftA0Studio,1BA$1,229
LakePointeHyco Affordable1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, NC

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Second Ward area is the $2.01 price per square foot C1 Model at Mosaic South End Apartments in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,813. The second greatest value Second Ward apartment is the 22f Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,763 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Elizabeth 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.
Mosaic South End ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$2.01
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.41
911 E 8th St, Unit 911911 E 8th St2BR,2BA$1.85
Uptown GardensB12BR,2BA$1.63
The KensingtonC13BR,2BA$1.79
MAA UptownTraditional 1x1 834 SF1BR,1BA$1.76
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 696-782 SFStudio ,1BA$1.66
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
LakePointeLynnStudio ,1BA$1.93

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Second Ward, Charlotte, NC

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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 Elevate Tryon listed at $895.

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 $1,350 at Elevate Tryon.

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 $1,881.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.