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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 $535. The Flats at Arrowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archdale SeniorA2.1-30%-PBV-TU1BR,1BA$535
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$819
Winslow ApartmentsA1 ClassicStudio,1BA$890
Chimneys ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Vivo Living Arbor ViewSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$909
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$910
Andover WoodsThe Berkley1BR,1BA$915
The Tatum ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$940
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 January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Charlotte area is the $1.20 price per square foot Borewick Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Griers Fork neighborhood starting from $2,453. The second greatest value South Charlotte apartment is the C1 Model at Creekside at Matthews Apartments starting at $1,673 with a $1.27 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 TownhomesBorewick3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.27
Lakeview Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.26
Wallace Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Pines at Carolina Place2x1.52BR,1BA$1.27
Lake Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Randolph ParkThe Cotswold1BR,1BA$1.27
Waterford Square ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.29
Archdale SeniorA2.1-60%1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $15,597.

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 160 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 $106 which is $15,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Charlotte.

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