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Stoney Trace
$986 - $2,052
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Stoney Trace

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Beacon Hill
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Beacon Hill

1322-1825 Beacon Ridge RdCharlotte, NC 28210
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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 $467. The Flats at Arrowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $861. Here are the most affordable South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archdale SeniorA2 30% PBV/TU1BR,1BA$467
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$861
Vivo Living Arbor ViewSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$899
Chimneys ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Creekside Canopy1.1 D - Creekside1BR,1BA$928
Rivergate Greene1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$936
Reserve at ProvidenceAlexander (A1)1BR,1BA$938
The Tatum ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$940
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$945
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Charlotte area is the $1.27 price per square foot Red Hill Model at Millcrest Park in the in the Baxter neighborhood starting from $1,674. The second greatest value South Charlotte apartment is the 3X2 Model at Pines at Carolina Place starting at $1,587 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Highway 51 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.
Millcrest ParkRed Hill3BR,2BA$1.27
Pines at Carolina Place3X23BR,2BA$1.25
Wallace Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.19
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Peachtree Place ApartmentsThe Treetop2BR,2BA$1.07
Pineville PlaceThe Oak2BR,2BA$1.31
Exchange at Steele Creek1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29
TimberstoneTS 1x11BR,1BA$1.26
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.23
The Highlands ApartmentsThe Alpine1BR,1BA$1.32

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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 $861.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Charlotte Apartment is $467 at Archdale Senior.

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 $1,049 at The Landing on Farmhurst.

What is the most affordable South Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ayrsley Landing and starts from $1,400.

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