
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (73 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Third Ward area of Charlotte.


Elevate Tryon

MAA Gateway

Link Apartments® CYKEL

321 S Gardner Ave

Gateway West

Room in House on Dubois Court

Flatiron West Trade

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415 Flats

Asbury Flats
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Arlo

Link Apartments® Mint Street

Uptown Gardens

The Francis

Varick on 7th

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The Carson

The Ellis

MAA Enclave

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The Reed

The Crown of Queen City
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Bond on Mint

Triton Uptown

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Trella Uptown

500 West Trade

Catalyst

Bell Uptown Charlotte

Graham House

1005 Andrill Terrace

244 S Cedar St, Unit 4

The Prospect
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710 W Trade St, Unit 518

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2121 Roslyn Ave

900 N Tryon St, Unit 4116

900 N Tryon St, Unit 3116

900 N Tryon St, Unit 2116

900 N Tryon St, Unit 6116

900 N Tryon St, Unit 5116

The VUE Charlotte On 5th

900 N Tryon St, Unit 3112

900 N Tryon St, Unit 2112
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The Kensington

900 N Tryon St, Unit 4112

4913 Park Rd, Unit B

Autumn Place

Anita Stroud Senior Complex

Greenhaven Townhouses

First Ward Place

715 N Church St, Unit 607

715 N Church St

MAA Uptown
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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 | $1,601 | $825 | $2,314 |
| Third Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $670 | $5,937 |
| Third Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $770 | $7,869 |
| Third Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $870 | $9,607 |
| Third Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,884 | $3,167 |
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Cheapest Available Third Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Third Ward area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $825. Link Apartments® CYKEL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Third Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Tryon | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Spruce | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Asbury Flats | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Arlo | Trade | 1BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| Link Apartments® Mint Street | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,284 |
| Cadence Music Factory | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Centric Gateway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, NC
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.39 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the D1 Model at The Kensington starting at $1,884 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Five Points | Phoenix | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.39 |
| The Kensington | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| MAA Enclave | 11CL | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Gateway West | Clarkson | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Spruce | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| MAA Gateway | Traditional 1x1 702-808 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Asbury Flats | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThird Ward, Charlotte, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,325.
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 $2,909.
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 13 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 $104 which is $2,805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.
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