Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (287 Rentals)

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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. The Flats at Arrowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$899
The Spoke at Tyvola StationS1Studio,1BA$900
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$909
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$927
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$949
Chimneys ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$949
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$955
Creekside Canopy1 Bedroom 1 Bath Creekside1BR,1BA$976

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC

As of August 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Charlotte area is the $1.26 price per square foot Fairbrook Retreat Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Griers Fork neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value South Charlotte apartment is the C2 w/ Sunroom Model at Creekside at Matthews Apartments starting at $1,778 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Matthews Grove 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 Retreat3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsC2 w/ Sunroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Hollis 7601Middleton Meadows3BR,2BA$1.24
Forest Ridge Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
Wallace Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.21
MAA Ayrsley22C2BR,2BA$1.27
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Pines at Carolina Place2x1.52BR,1BA$1.27
Aurea StationB1 - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Charlotte is at The Flats at Arrowood listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Charlotte Apartment is $919 at The Flats at Arrowood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Charlotte is starting from $927 at Seneca Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seneca Woods Apartments and starts from $1,070.

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