Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (50 Rentals)

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property at 508 N Tryon St

$895 - $1,399

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508 N Tryon St

CharlotteNC28202
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415 Flats
$1,199
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415 Flats

415 W 10th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Carson
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$1,382 - $3,467
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The Carson

135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 525 N Graham St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

525 N Graham St, Unit 1F

525 N Graham St
CharlotteNC28202

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Trella Uptown
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$1,516 - $3,582
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Crown of Queen City
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$1,530 - $4,274
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The Crown of Queen City

101 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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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
property at 630 Calvert St

$1,175 - $1,650

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630 Calvert St

CharlotteNC28208
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Asbury Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Flats

910 Walnut AveCharlotte, NC 28208
property at 525 E 6th St

$1,225

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525 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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MAA Uptown
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MAA Uptown

305-535 N Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202

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708 Summit
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

708 Summit

708 S Summit AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Frederick Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Place

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 Elevate Tryon priced from $989. 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
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$999
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$1,116
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,1BA$1,211
Asbury FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,225
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,227
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,230
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1Studio,1BA$1,267
Cedar FlatsA-31BR,1BA$1,362

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, NC

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.40 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the D1 Model at The Kensington starting at $2,266 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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$1.40
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.69
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.39
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.42
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 702-808 SF1BR,1BA$1.76
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.89
Cedar FlatsA-31BR,1BA$1.93
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79

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Third Ward, Charlotte, NC

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

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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 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 $1,362.

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 $2,483.

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 16 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 $106 which is $2,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.

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