
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $670 (42 Rentals)


Elevate Tryon

Flatiron West Trade

521 N Graham St, Unit 3A

Arlo

415 Flats

Gateway West

Uptown Gardens
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Asbury Flats

MAA Gateway

Varick on 7th

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425 Grandin Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

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The Carson

Link Apartments® Mint Street

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Trella Uptown

Link Apartments® CYKEL
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Triton Uptown

The Ellis

The Francis

229 N Poplar St, Unit 29, Unit 29

Catalyst

244 S Cedar St, Unit 4

710 W Trade St, Unit 518

718 W Trade St, Unit # 104, Unit # 104
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Anita Stroud Senior Complex

715 N Church St, Unit 607, Unit 607

715 N Church St

707 Grandin Rd

3-53C S Graham St

515 N Church St, Unit 303, Unit 303

1101 W 1st St
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Camden Cotton Mills

514 W 10th St

212 W 10th St

708 Summit

505 E 6th St

229 N Poplar St

718 W Trade St
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Third Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Third Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Ward Studio Apartments | $1,506 | $875 | $2,416 |
Third Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $670 | $6,231 |
| Third Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $770 | $7,914 |
| Third Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,575 | $870 | $9,600 |
| Third Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $1,884 | $6,329 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThird Ward, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #53
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Third Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Third Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Third Ward is under $1,230.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Third Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Third Ward is Elevate Tryon which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Third Ward costs $2,460.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Third Ward?
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 15 regular apartments in Third Ward 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 Third Ward?
Cheap apartments in Third Ward have an average cost of $124 which is $2,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.
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