Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $313 (92 Rentals)

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300 Optimist Park
$1,095 - $1,850

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300 Optimist Park

300 Parkwood AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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415 Flats
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$1,195

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415 Flats

415 W 10th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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J Optimist Park
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$1,196 - $2,215

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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,216 - $4,648

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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Carson
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$1,352 - $3,329

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The Carson

135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Trella Uptown
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$1,412 - $3,162

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 210 N Church St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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210 N Church St, Unit 1811

210 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
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The Reed
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$1,569 - $5,652

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The Reed

401 S Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Crown of Queen City
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$1,576 - $3,860

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The Crown of Queen City

101 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 715 N Church St
$1,645

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715 N Church St, Unit 701

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 710 W Trade St
$1,675

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710 W Trade St, Unit Gateway Loft #302

710 W Trade St
CharlotteNC28202
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Hanover Dilworth
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$1,747 - $9,693

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Base Rent$1,747 - $9,693

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Hanover Dilworth

711 E Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28203
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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 300 Optimist Park priced from $1,095. Edgeline Flats on Davidson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,095
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125
Dunloe CharlotteA2 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
The AscherS4-SStudio,1BA$1,166
Alton Mill DistrictS1Studio,1BA$1,167
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Alton Optimist Park1C1BR,1BA$1,216
Alpha Mill1X1-A51BR,1BA$1,225
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1,254
Broadstone CraftA0Studio,1BA$1,297

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.36 price per square foot 23J Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $1,908. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 911 E 8th St Model at 911 E 8th St, Unit 911 starting at $2,100 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Elizabeth 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 Enclave23J2BR,2BA$1.36
911 E 8th St, Unit 911911 E 8th St2BR,2BA$1.77
Flatiron West TradeMaple2BR,2BA$1.39
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 861-882 SFStudio ,1BA$1.64
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.70
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
MAA UptownTraditional 1x1 689-710 SF1BR,1BA$1.93
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78
Dunloe CharlotteA2 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Alton Optimist ParkS1Studio ,1BA$1.89

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Uptown, Charlotte, NC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 300 Optimist Park listed at $1,095.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment is $1,125 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 $1,475 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 Kensington and starts from $1,993.

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