Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (49 Rentals)

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property at 715 N Church St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St, Unit 607

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 715 N Church St

$1,100 - $1,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 515 N Church St

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 N Church St, Unit 303

515 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 505 E 6th St

$1,395 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 212 W 10th St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 W 10th St, Unit 4

212 W 10th St
CharlotteNC28202

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property at 115 E Park Ave

$1,695 - $2,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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115 E Park Ave

CharlotteNC28203
property at 718 W Trade St

$1,695 - $1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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718 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 210 N Church St

$1,700 - $5,900

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210 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 300 W 5th St

$1,700 - $2,595

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300 W 5th St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 4913 Park Rd

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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4913 Park Rd, Unit B

4913 Park Rd
CharlotteNC28209
property at 1101 W 1st St

$1,750 - $2,350

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1101 W 1st St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 333 W Trade St

$1,849

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$1,849

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$1,849

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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333 W Trade St, Unit 1710

333 W Trade St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 333 W Trade St

$1,849 - $2,450

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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333 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 415 W 7th St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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415 W 7th St

CharlotteNC28202

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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 Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $825. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Flatiron West TradeSpruceStudio,1BA$1,160
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Alpha Mill0X1-S1Studio,1BA$1,205
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,261
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1Studio,1BA$1,284
Alton Optimist ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,285
Cadence Music FactoryA121BR,1BA$1,311
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1,315
Ascent UptownS1Studio,1BA$1,359

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC

As of June 09, 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 $1,884 with a $1.41 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$1.39
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.41
MAA Enclave11CL1BR,1BA$1.82
Alister UptownS10D RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.85
Gateway WestClarkson1BR,1BA$1.92
Flatiron West TradeSpruceStudio ,1BA$1.42
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.74
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 702-808 SF1BR,1BA$1.93
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #31

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Charlotte?

There are currently 151 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $670 to $16,572. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Charlotte ranging from $525 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Charlotte ranges from $525 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,513.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown Charlotte range from $870 to $16,572, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $6,975. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,884.

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