Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $650 (29 Rentals)

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McMullen Wood
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McMullen Wood

6500-6512 Walsh BlvdCharlotte, NC 28226
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Sharon Lakes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Lakes

8301 Sharon Lakes RdCharlotte, NC 28210
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1610-1641 Waybridge LnCharlotte, NC 28210
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Crossing

2123 El Verano CirCharlotte, NC 28210

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Ascent Pineville
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent Pineville

8401 Habersham Pointe CirCharlotte, NC 28226

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2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Run

7908 Lakehouse LnCharlotte, NC 28210

Sterling, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sterling area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Andover Woods priced from $950. Winslow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Andover WoodsThe Ashton1BR, 1BA$950
Winslow ApartmentsA2 Classic1BR, 1BA$970
Anson at the LakesA11BR, 1BA$1,010
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$1,097
N44 Sharonridge ApartmentsHuntingtowne (1 BR)1BR, 1BA$1,099
The Landon ApartmentsA1-2 Classic1BR, 1BA$1,100
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Buttonwood1BR, 1BA$1,128
Aurea StationB1 - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1,170
Park at CaterinaA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,183
VillagesThe Magnolia2BR, 2BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, NC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.51 price per square foot Slate Model at Blu South in the Sterling neighborhood starting from $3,783. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the Windor Model at Abode at Miller Farm in the Sterling neighborhood starting at $2,480 with a $1.53 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blu SouthSlate4BR, 2.5BA$1.51
Abode at Miller FarmWindor3BR, 2.5BA$1.53
Aurea StationC1 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR, 2BA$1.15
The Landon ApartmentsA1-2 Classic1BR, 1BA$1.20
VillagesThe Magnolia2BR, 2BA$1.32
Greenwood VillageGV 2x12BR, 1BA$1.55
Waterford Square ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$1.46
Willow Ridge ApartmentsThe Buttonwood1BR, 1BA$1.67
Andover WoodsThe Ansley1BR, 1BA$1.52
Anson at the LakesA11BR, 1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $950 at Andover Woods.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is starting from $1,090 at Winslow Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aurea Station and starts from $1,379.

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