Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (58 Rentals)

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Asbury Flats
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$1,336 - $2,066
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Asbury Flats

910 Walnut AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Trella Uptown
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$1,536 - $3,622
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 229 N Poplar St

$1,550

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$1,550
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 N Poplar St, Unit 29, Unit 29

229 N Poplar St
CharlotteNC28202
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The Carson
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$1,606 - $3,413
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The Carson

135 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
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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 715 N Church St

$1,199

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$1,199
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St, Unit 607, Unit 607

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
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$1,155 - $1,750

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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 215 S Gardner Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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215 S Gardner Ave

CharlotteNC28208
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202

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property at 515 N Church St

$1,349

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 N Church St, Unit 303, Unit 303

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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property at 505 E 6th St

$1,395 - $2,600

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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 $875. 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 Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$1,034
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,045
708 SummitS2A Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$1,149
Gateway WestGroveStudio,1BA$1,184
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
ArloHarris1BR,1BA$1,210
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,230
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, NC

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.33 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the C2 Model at The Kensington starting at $1,996 with a $1.49 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$1.33
The KensingtonC23BR,2BA$1.49
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.55
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.45
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.62
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
Cedar FlatsA-11BR,1BA$2.00
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1-660 SF1BR,1BA$2.01
708 SummitS2A Studio / One BathStudio ,1BA$1.84

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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 $1,255.

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 $2,462.

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 $119 which is $2,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.

Expert Rental Resources

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