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

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Vivo Living Arbor View

Forest At Chasewood

Reserve at Providence

4227 Walker Rd

Chimneys Apartments

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Creekside Canopy

The Pines

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Beacon Hill
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Wildwood Apartments

The Landing on Farmhurst

Safire at Matthews

Lake Hill Apartments

The Commons at St. Lloyd's

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Parkhaven Apartments

Coffey Creek

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Winslow Apartments

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Stoney Trace

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The Tatum Apartments

Avenues at Steele Creek

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Timberstone

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Arrowood Villas
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59Twenty @ Monroe

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Greylyn Estates

LOSO Living

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Ashford Place

Arbor Village

Waterford Square Apartments

Woodland Estates

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Andover Woods

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Oak Park at Nations Ford
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3805 Miriam Dr

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The Madison

Evoke Living at Arrowood

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Bexley Steelecroft

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The Landon Apartments

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Avant at Steele Creek

Marquis Carmel Valley

The Fairways at Piper Glen Apartments

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Galleria Village

MAA Reserve
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South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,534 | $819 | $2,623 |
| South Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $700 | $5,800 |
| South Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| South Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| South Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,997 | $1,759 | $8,587 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 303 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the South Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats at Arrowood | A1 | Studio,1BA | $819 |
| Forest At Chasewood | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Vivo Living Arbor View | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Archdale Senior | A2.1-HC-80% | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Reserve at Providence | Alexander (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Chimneys Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Creekside Canopy | 1.1 B - Creekside | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
| Wildwood Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $937 |
| Safire at Matthews | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Landing on Farmhurst | Toronto | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Terrace Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Creekside at Matthews Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Rise Sunridge | C1 Classic | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Peachtree Place Apartments | The Treetop | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Pines at Carolina Place | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Lake Hill Apartments | Three Bedroom Garden | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Randolph Park | The Cotswold | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Exchange at Steele Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Waterford Square Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Archdale Senior | A2.1-80% | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Best Local Schools in South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
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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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