Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (45 Rentals)

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property at 640 N Church St

$1,353 - $2,254

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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640 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
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Trella Uptown
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$1,373 - $3,303
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$1,260 - $3,190
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$1,373 - $3,303
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Loft One35
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$1,411 - $3,409
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$1,174 - $3,172
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$1,411 - $3,409
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Loft One35

135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 902 W 4th St

$1,235 - $1,716

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
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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
property at 715 N Church St

$1,299

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 715 N Church St

$1,299 - $1,750

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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 715 N Church St

$1,300

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$1,300
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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
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708 Summit
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

708 Summit

708 S Summit AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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property at 515 N Church St

$1,349

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
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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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The Crown of Queen City
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Crown of Queen City

101 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 505 E 6th St

$1,495 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202

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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 Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. Kinship has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Third Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
Flatiron West TradeSpruceStudio,1BA$1,160
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 702-808 SF1BR,1BA$1,185
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1-AStudio,1BA$1,186
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,214
Cedar FlatsA-11BR,1BA$1,255
Asbury FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,265
Bell Uptown CharlotteS1BStudio,1BA$1,284

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, NC

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.37 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the 22I Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,878 with a $1.36 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$1.37
MAA Enclave22I2BR,2BA$1.36
MAA UptownTraditional 2x2 1078-1349 SF2BR,2BA$1.16
Crest Gateway3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.42
Flatiron West Trade2x2 1117 Sq Ft 2 Bedroom 22BR,2BA$1.45
Uptown GardensB12BR,2BA$1.64
The KensingtonC13BR,2BA$1.79
Centric Gateway1G1BR,1BA$1.84
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 696-782 SFStudio ,1BA$1.66
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #65

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

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3.5
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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 $1,284.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Third Ward?

The cheapest apartment in Third Ward is Kinship which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Third Ward costs $10,874.

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 12 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 $140 which is $10,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.

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