
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (80 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Charlotte area of Charlotte.


MAA Gateway

Elevate Tryon

Flatiron West Trade

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415 Flats

Gateway West

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J Optimist Park

Uptown Gardens

Link Apartments® Mint Street

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Alton Optimist Park
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Arlo

The Francis

MAA South Line

Varick on 7th

District Flats

The Ellis

MAA 1225

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The Reed

Bond on Mint

The Crown of Queen City
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The Carson

500 West Trade

650 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave

Triton Uptown

Graham House

The Paces South End

Uptown 550

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Trella Uptown

Catalyst

MAA Enclave
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Park and Kingston

Bell Uptown Charlotte

1005 Andrill Terrace

244 S Cedar St, Unit 4

The Prospect

434 Sylvania Ave

The Lexington Dilworth

710 W Trade St, Unit 518

The VUE Charlotte On 5th

721 N Poplar St, Unit 5
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The Kensington

4913 Park Rd, Unit B

Autumn Place

Anita Stroud Senior Complex

1201 Elizabeth Ave

940 Brevard

Greenhaven Townhouses

Strawn Tower

First Ward Place

Camden South End
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Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $1,085 | $3,118 |
| Uptown Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $670 | $5,922 |
| Uptown Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $770 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,965 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $2,008 | $9,391 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Charlotte Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $989. Flatiron West Trade has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Uptown Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Spruce | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Alpha Mill | 0X1-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
| The Ascher | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,253 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Link Apartments® Mint Street | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,284 |
| Alton Optimist Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| Arlo | Trade | 1BR,1BA | $1,291 |
| Cadence Music Factory | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Charlotte 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 Uptown Charlotte apartment is the D1 Model at The Kensington starting at $2,008 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Charlotte 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 | $1.50 |
| MAA Enclave | 11CL | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| MAA 1225 | Munich | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Alister Uptown | S10D Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Spruce | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Calvert | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #31
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Charlotte Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Charlotte?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Charlotte is at Flatiron West Trade listed at $1,160.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Charlotte Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Charlotte Apartment is $989 at Elevate Tryon.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Charlotte Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Charlotte is starting from $1,490 at Uptown Gardens.
What is the most affordable Uptown Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Uptown Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Kensington and starts from $1,757.
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