
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Steele Creek Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $900 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte.


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Avant at Steele Creek

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Norwood Steele Creek

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4158 Charlotte Hwy

4158 Charlotte Hwy, Unit F
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Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Steele Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Creek Studio Apartments | $1,493 | $1,453 | $1,531 |
| Steele Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,119 | $5,717 |
| Steele Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $1,299 | $5,770 |
| Steele Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,611 | $4,526 |
| Steele Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,994 | $2,448 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Steele Creek Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Steele Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Rivergate Greene priced from $936. Bexley Steelecroft has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,119. Here are the most affordable Steele Creek apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivergate Greene | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
| Bexley Steelecroft | Ashford | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Haven at Rivergate | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Walker Steele Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Preserve At Steele Creek Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,253 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steele Creek, NC
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Steele Creek area is the $1.05 price per square foot Creekside Bonus Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Griers Fork neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Steele Creek apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Exchange at Steele Creek starting at $1,345 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Griers Fork neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Steele Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Townhomes | Creekside Bonus | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Exchange at Steele Creek | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Redwood Lake Wylie | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Landings at Steele Creek | 3X2-Premium | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Enclave at Rivergate | Lure | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Tryon Farms | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Carastone | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Walker Steele Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Preserve At Steele Creek Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Rivergate Greene | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Steele Creek Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Steele Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Steele Creek is Rivergate Greene which is listed at $936, while the average apartment in Steele Creek costs $2,508.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Steele Creek?
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 4 regular apartments in Steele Creek 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 Steele Creek?
Cheap apartments in Steele Creek have an average cost of $169 which is $2,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Steele Creek.
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