Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,100 (23 Rentals)

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property at 521 N Graham St

521 N Graham St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 630 Calvert St

630 Calvert St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 300 S Cedar St

300 S Cedar St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 505 E 6th St

505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 115 E Park Ave

115 E Park Ave

CharlotteNC28203

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property at 434 W 8th St

434 W 8th St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 718 W Trade St

718 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202

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. The Winnifred has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here are the most affordable Uptown Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
The WinnifredS1.2Studio,1BA$1,139
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
MAA GatewayLoft 1x1 660-943 SF1BR,1BA$1,195
MAA 1225AmsterdamStudio,1BA$1,233

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC

As of May 28, 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 $1,988 with a $1.57 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$1.57
J Optimist ParkF05.22BR,2BA$2.07
MAA UptownTraditional 1x1 834 SF1BR,1BA$1.87
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$1.75
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.95
Midtown 205A31BR,1BA$1.94
The CalvertA21BR,1BA$2.00
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio ,1BA$1.88

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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 $645 to $13,500. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Charlotte ranging from $1,100 to $5,000.

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 $1,100 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,499.

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 $845 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,421.

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

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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