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South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Archdale Senior priced from $850. Vivo Living Arbor View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $874. Here are the most affordable South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$874
The Flats at ArrowoodA1PStudio,1BA$899
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$927
Winslow ApartmentsA1 ClassicStudio,1BA$940
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$949
Reserve at ProvidenceAlexander (A1)1BR,1BA$955
Amber Lake Apartment HomesBirch1BR,1BA$980
Chimneys Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Charlotte area is the $1.26 price per square foot Fairbrook Four Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Griers Fork neighborhood starting from $2,492. The second greatest value South Charlotte apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Forest Ridge Apartment Homes starting at $1,495 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Ridge TownhomesFairbrook Four4BR,2.5BA$1.26
Forest Ridge Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
Beautiful New Apartments in Steele Creek!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Wallace Terrace Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Peachtree Place ApartmentsThe Treetop2BR,2BA$1.28
Pinehurst On ProvidenceTwo Bedroom Garden - Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Arrowood Villas2B/2B - LIHTC2BR,2BA$1.29
Lake Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including South Charlotte, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Charlotte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Charlotte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Charlotte is under $990.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in South Charlotte is Archdale Senior which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Charlotte costs $3,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Charlotte?

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 54 regular apartments in South Charlotte 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 South Charlotte?

Cheap apartments in South Charlotte have an average cost of $109 which is $2,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Charlotte.

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