Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (40 Rentals)

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902 W 4th St

CharlotteNC28202

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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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Strawn Tower
Studio Apartments

Strawn Tower

1225 S Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Vistas @ 707
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vistas @ 707

707 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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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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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Dunloe Charlotte
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dunloe Charlotte

121 Sylvania AveCharlotte, NC 28206

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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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The Village on Morehead
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Village on Morehead

727 E Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Camden Gallery
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Gallery

1750 Camden RdCharlotte, NC 28203
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J Optimist Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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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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Alpha Mill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206

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The Francis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Francis

400 E Brooklyn Village AveCharlotte, NC 28202

Uptown, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown 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 $1,186. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
The WinnifredS1.1Studio,1BA$1,186
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,190
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,225
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1,240
The AscherS2Studio,1BA$1,243
Gateway WestGroveStudio,1BA$1,360
Dunloe CharlotteA4A - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365
Alton Optimist ParkAshcatStudio,1BA$1,370
Alton Mill DistrictS1Studio,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.48 price per square foot 32N Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,258. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the D1 Model at The Kensington starting at $2,200 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA Enclave32N3BR,2BA$1.48
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.64
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
244 S Cedar St, Unit 1244 S Cedar St2BR,2BA$1.89
Alpha Mill2x2-B2u2BR,2BA$1.99
415 Flats2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.63
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 702-808 SF1BR,1BA$1.84
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1.56
Dunloe CharlotteA4A - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #41

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Charlotte. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown is at Elevate Tryon listed at $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment is $1,225 at Edgeline Flats on Davidson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown is starting from $1,415 at Uptown Gardens.

What is the most affordable Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ascher and starts from $1,951.

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