
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The South End Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (169 Rentals)
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Room in House on West Blvd

The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

Elevate Tryon

The Flats at Marlowe

The Villages at Enderly

2660 Roslyn Ave

Link Apartments® CYKEL

MAA Gateway

Rail South Apartments
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108 Sylvania Ave

West Downs Apartments

1028 Stitch Bnd Wy

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Pine25 North End

MAA LoSo

Gateway West

Flatiron West Trade

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J Optimist Park

521 N Graham St, Unit 3A
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LakePointe

MAA Uptown

Wesley Village

300 Optimist Park

325 S Gardner Ave

Berkshire Dilworth

MAA Reserve

Arlo

The Bryant Apartments

Allora Ashley Park
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1010 Dilworth Apartments

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The Henry

AVA South End

Madison Ashley Park

The Francis

Link Apartments® Mint Street

5Line

Uptown Gardens

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Asbury Flats
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2667 Dr Carver Rd

The Reed

Modera LoSo

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The South End, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The South End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The South End Studio Apartments | $1,544 | $895 | $2,705 |
| The South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $670 | $6,200 |
| The South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $770 | $10,000+ |
| The South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,343 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| The South End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $1,580 | $9,301 |
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There are currently 169 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The South End Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available The South End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The South End area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments priced from $801. Elevate Tryon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable The South End apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Elevate Tryon | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Flats at Marlowe | 21P | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Villages at Enderly | THE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Kinship | CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 324-882 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Kingspark | A1-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| West Downs Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
| Alpha Mill | 0X1-S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The South End, NC
As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the The South End area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Alexander Model at Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly Neighborhood in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value The South End apartment is the The Jessica Model at One West End starting at $2,383 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The South End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly Neighborhood | The Alexander | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.28 |
| One West End | The Jessica | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.46 |
| Townes at Five Points | Phoenix | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.33 |
| The Kensington | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 1601 West Townhomes | The Blue Ridge | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Rail South Apartments | Junction | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Enderly | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Kingspark | A1 ADA-T | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Flats at Marlowe | 21P | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The South End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The South End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The South End is under $1,115.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The South End?
The cheapest apartment in The South End is The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in The South End costs $3,246.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The South End?
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 37 regular apartments in The South End 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 The South End?
Cheap apartments in The South End have an average cost of $494 which is $2,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The South End.
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