Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (42 Rentals)

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property at 902 W 4th St

$1,135 - $1,797

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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902 W 4th St

CharlotteNC28202

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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
Senior Living
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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First Ward Place
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

First Ward Place

550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202

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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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101 W Morehead St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 W Morehead St

101 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
Corporate Housing
property at 515 N Church St

$1,349

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 715 N Church St

$1,350 - $1,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 715 N Church St

$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
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515 N Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

515 N Church St

515 N Church StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Camden Cotton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Cotton Mills

520 W 5th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Third Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Third Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Third Ward area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Kinship priced from $999. Link Apartments® CYKEL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Third Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,040
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,042
The AscherS3Studio,1BA$1,076
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1-AStudio,1BA$1,112
Gateway WestGroveStudio,1BA$1,164
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1,205
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,224

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, NC

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.42 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the 22HL Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,968 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Third Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.42
MAA Enclave22HL2BR,2BA$1.34
The KensingtonC13BR,2BA$1.81
415 Flats2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.52
Triton UptownA2.11BR,1BA$1.93
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 702-808 SF1BR,1BA$1.62
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.56
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
Gateway WestGroveStudio ,1BA$1.91
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Third Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Third Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Third Ward is at Link Apartments® CYKEL listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Third Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Third Ward Apartment is $999 at Kinship.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Third Ward is starting from $1,395 at 415 Flats.

What is the most affordable Third Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Third Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Kensington and starts from $1,899.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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