Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (303 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Arbor View
$849 - $1,069
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$664 - $884
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$185

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$849 - $1,069
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Vivo Living Arbor View

710 Yorkmont RdCharlotte, NC 28217
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Creekside Canopy
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$908 - $1,991
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$844 - $1,927
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$64

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$908 - $1,991
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekside Canopy

6401 Woodbend DrCharlotte, NC 28212
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Beacon Hill
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$930 - $2,897
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$869 - $2,836
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$61

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$930 - $2,897
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beacon Hill

1322-1825 Beacon Ridge RdCharlotte, NC 28210
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Arcadian Village Apartment Homes
$985 - $2,535
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$953 - $2,503
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$32

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$985 - $2,535
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arcadian Village Apartment Homes

5767 Cedars East CtCharlotte, NC 28212
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Parkhaven Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,600
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$993 - $1,593
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$7

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$1,000 - $1,600
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Parkhaven Apartments

5821 Reddman RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Winslow Apartments
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$1,015 - $2,885
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$890 - $2,760
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$125

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$1,015 - $2,885
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Winslow Apartments

7600 Antlers LnCharlotte, NC 28210
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Stoney Trace
$1,025 - $2,098
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$978 - $2,051
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$47

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$1,025 - $2,098
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Stoney Trace

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Tatum Apartments
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$1,025 - $2,165
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$880 - $2,020
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$145

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$1,025 - $2,165
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The Tatum Apartments

6619 Yateswood DrCharlotte, NC 28212
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Arrowood Villas
$1,050 - $1,750
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$1,040 - $1,740
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$10

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$1,050 - $1,750
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arrowood Villas

8825 Mont Carmel LnCharlotte, NC 28217
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Greylyn Estates
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$1,055 - $1,889
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$929 - $1,763
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$126

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$1,055 - $1,889
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Greylyn Estates

9415 Lucy Jane LnCharlotte, NC 28270
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Ashford Place
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$1,060 - $2,838
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$941 - $2,719
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$119

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$1,060 - $2,838
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Ashford Place

905-905 Pineville Point AveCharlotte, NC 28217
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Andover Woods
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$1,090 - $2,060
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$983 - $1,953
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$107

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$1,090 - $2,060
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Andover Woods

7808 Andover Woods DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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The Madison
$1,105 - $6,287
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$981 - $6,163
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$124

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$1,105 - $6,287
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The Madison

7815 Calibre Crossing DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Bexley Steelecroft
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$1,124 - $1,631
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$1,088 - $1,595
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$36

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$1,124 - $1,631
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Bexley Steelecroft

13900 Steelecroft Farm LnCharlotte, NC 28278
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The Landon Apartments
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$1,130 - $3,120
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$1,000 - $2,990
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$130

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$1,130 - $3,120
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The Landon Apartments

8200 River Birch DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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Avant at Steele Creek
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$1,133 - $5,072
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$968 - $4,907
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$165

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$1,133 - $5,072
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avant at Steele Creek

13212 Winter Hazel RdCharlotte, NC 28278
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Galleria Village
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$1,140 - $2,170
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$1,099 - $2,129
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$41

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$1,140 - $2,170
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Galleria Village

1616 Galleria Club LnCharlotte, NC 28270
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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 Studio unit found at The Flats at Arrowood priced from $819. Forest At Chasewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$819
Forest At Chasewood11B1BR,1BA$849
Vivo Living Arbor ViewSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$849
Archdale SeniorA2.1-HC-80%1BR,1BA$850
Reserve at ProvidenceAlexander (A1)1BR,1BA$859
Chimneys ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Creekside Canopy1.1 B - Creekside1BR,1BA$908
Wildwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$937
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Charlotte area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Wallace Terrace Apartments in the in the Commonwealth neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South Charlotte apartment is the B2 Model at Creekside at Matthews Apartments starting at $1,430 with a $1.24 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.
Wallace Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.24
Rise SunridgeC1 Classic3BR,2BA$1.30
Peachtree Place ApartmentsThe Treetop2BR,2BA$1.07
Pines at Carolina Place2x1.52BR,1BA$1.27
Lake Hill ApartmentsThree Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.26
Randolph ParkThe Cotswold1BR,1BA$1.26
Exchange at Steele Creek1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Waterford Square ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.31
Archdale SeniorA2.1-80%1BR,1BA$1.18

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South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #1

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $949.

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 $18,843.

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 199 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 $134 which is $18,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Charlotte.

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