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120 N Cedar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Elevate Tryon
508 N Tryon St NCharlotte, NC 28202
1418 Park Dr
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300 Optimist Park
300 Parkwood AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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Edgeline Flats on Davidson
525 E 15th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Flatiron West Trade
1005 W Trade StCharlotte, NC 28202
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415 Flats
415 W 10th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Gateway West
902 W 4th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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J Optimist Park
1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Uptown Gardens
517 W 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Link Apartments® Mint Street
1200 S Mint StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Alton Optimist Park
1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Francis
400 E Brooklyn Village AveCharlotte, NC 28202
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222 E Bland StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Varick on 7th
721 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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1449 S Church StCharlotte, NC 28203
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512 N College StCharlotte, NC 28202
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1225 S Church StCharlotte, NC 28203
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620 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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The Reed
401 S Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Bond on Mint
1007 S Mint StCharlotte, NC 28203
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The Carson
135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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101 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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500 West Trade
500 W Trade StCharlotte, NC 28202
650 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave
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Graham House
312 N Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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255 W Bland StCharlotte, NC 28203
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924 North Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28206
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550 E Brooklyn Village AveCharlotte, NC 28202
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Trella Uptown
426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Catalyst
255 W Martin Luther King BlvdCharlotte, NC 28202
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MAA Enclave
710 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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125 W Park AveCharlotte, NC 28203
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Bell Uptown Charlotte
355 W Martin Luther King BlvdCharlotte, NC 28202
244 S Cedar St, Unit 4
244 S Cedar St
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1115 S Mint StCharlotte, NC 28203
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1106 Euclid AveCharlotte, NC 28203
710 W Trade St, Unit 518
710 W Trade St
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215 N Pine StCharlotte, NC 28202
721 N Poplar St, Unit 5
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The Kensington
425 W 5th StCharlotte, NC 28202
4913 Park Rd, Unit B
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Autumn Place
321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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940 Brevard
940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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1225 S Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Vistas @ 707
707 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Camden South End
1205 S Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28203
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715 N Church St
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Uptown, Charlotte, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Studio Apartments | $1,607 | $1,085 | $3,118 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $989 | $5,922 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,014 | $1,757 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,506 | $2,008 | $9,391 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $989. 300 Optimist Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| 300 Optimist Park | Studio - 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Spruce | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Alpha Mill | 0X1-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Link Apartments® Mint Street | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,284 |
| Alton Optimist Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| Cadence Music Factory | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.50 price per square foot D1 Model at The Kensington in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,008. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 11CL Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,853 with a $1.69 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Kensington | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| MAA Enclave | 11CL | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| MAA 1225 | Munich | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Alister Uptown | S10D Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Spruce | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Alton Optimist Park | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 $1,115.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment is $989 at Elevate Tryon.
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 $1,490 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 $1,757.
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