Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Steele Creek Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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 Arbor Steele Creek priced from $1,144. Avant at Steele Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,162. Here are the most affordable Steele Creek apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Steele CreekWillow1BR,1BA$1,144
Avant at Steele CreekOne Bedroom One Bath (579 SF)1BR,1BA$1,162
Beautiful New Apartments in Steele Creek!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,240
Preserve At Steele Creek ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,245
CarastoneTranquility1BR,1BA$1,268

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steele Creek, NC

As of August 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Steele Creek area is the $1.26 price per square foot Fairbrook Retreat Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Griers Fork neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Steele Creek apartment is the Willowood Model at Redwood Lake Wylie starting at $2,149 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Bethelfields neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Steele Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Ridge TownhomesFairbrook Retreat3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Redwood Lake WylieWillowood2BR,2BA$1.56
Enclave at RivergateMountain Island1BR,1BA$1.47
Landings at Steele Creek2X2-Premium-Vaulted2BR,2BA$1.67
Beautiful New Apartments in Steele Creek!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Bexley SteelecroftChandler2BR,1BA$1.57
The Banks at RivergateA21BR,1BA$1.63
Tryon FarmsA21BR,1BA$1.71
CarastoneTranquility1BR,1BA$1.58
Walker Steele CreekA11BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #138

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Steele Creek Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Arbor Steele Creek which is listed at $1,144, while the average apartment in Steele Creek costs $2,391.

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 11 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 $164 which is $2,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Steele Creek.

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