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902 W 4th St

CharlotteNC28202

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515 Royal Ct

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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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940 Brevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Strawn Tower
Studio Apartments

Strawn Tower

1225 S Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Catherine 36
1 Bedroom Apartments

Catherine 36

109 W Catherine StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Village on Morehead
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Village on Morehead

727 E Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Varick on 7th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Varick on 7th

721 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. MAA Uptown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Uptown Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,105
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,190
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1-AStudio,1BA$1,243
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,264
Centric Gateway1A1BR,1BA$1,273
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,275
Alexan Mill DistrictS1Studio,1BA$1,300
Gateway WestMorehead1BR,1BA$1,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Charlotte area is the $1.80 price per square foot 4x2 Model at The Kensington Apartments in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,417. The second greatest value Uptown Charlotte apartment is the 22H Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,073 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Kensington Apartments4x24BR,2BA$1.80
MAA Enclave22H2BR,2BA$1.63
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$1.75
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.93
Midtown 205A31BR,1BA$1.94
The CalvertA21BR,1BA$1.86
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio ,1BA$1.84
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio ,1BA$1.96

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Charlotte, North Carolina. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Elevate Tryon listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Charlotte Apartment is $1,149 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 $1,395 at Four One Five Flats.

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 Ascher and starts from $2,069.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

Written by: Carrie Catalano

I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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