Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (50 Rentals)

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902 W 4th St

CharlotteNC28202

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101 S Tryon St

CharlotteNC28280
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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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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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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Strawn Tower

1225 S Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Camden South End
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden South End

1205 S Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Catherine 36
1 Bedroom Apartments

Catherine 36

109 W Catherine StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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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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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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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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515 N Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

515 N Church St

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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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 MAA Gateway 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 Uptown Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$895
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
708 SummitS2B Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$1,050
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1Studio,1BA$1,194
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,1BA$1,195
Gateway WestGroveStudio,1BA$1,230
Alton Mill DistrictS1.1Studio,1BA$1,231
Midtown 205S3Studio,1BA$1,245
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Charlotte area is the $1.42 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Uptown Charlotte apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Crest Gateway starting at $1,526 with a $1.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.42
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
244 S Cedar St, Unit 1244 S Cedar St2BR,2BA$1.89
The KensingtonC13BR,2BA$1.90
MAA Enclave22E2BR,2BA$1.81
MAA GatewayDual Level 1x1 837-1085 SF1BR,1BA$1.75
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1.68
Centric Gateway1G1BR,1BA$1.90
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
Alpha Mill1X1-A31BR,1BA$1.93

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #36

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 MAA Gateway 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 $999 at Kinship.

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 $1,999.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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