
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (63 Rentals)
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MAA Gateway

Gateway West

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

MAA Uptown

Flatiron West Trade

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J Optimist Park

521 N Graham St, Unit 3A

300 Optimist Park
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Uptown Gardens

Link Apartments® Mint Street

The Francis

MAA South Line

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Alton Optimist Park

The Ellis

Varick on 7th

MAA 1225

MAA Plaza Midwood

The Lexington Dilworth
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500 West Trade

District Flats

The Paces South End

Park and Kingston

650 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave

Triton Uptown

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Trella Uptown

229 N Poplar St, Unit 29, Unit 29

Catalyst

Uptown 550
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244 S Cedar St, Unit 4

Autumn Place

940 Brevard

Strawn Tower

Vistas @ 707

First Ward Place

Camden South End

Dunloe Charlotte

1412 Park Dr

1418 Park Dr
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Alpha Mill

Catherine 36

715 N Church St, Unit 607, Unit 607

715 N Church St

1121 Myrtle Ave

Cedar Oaks

The Village on Morehead

3-53C S Graham St

Camden Gallery
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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 | $1,586 | $899 | $2,455 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $989 | $6,064 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,170 | $1,837 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,884 | $9,301 |
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There are currently 63 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. MAA Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,060. 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 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 324-882 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Dunloe Charlotte | A3B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Alpha Mill | 0X1-S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,101 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Gateway West | Grove | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| The Ascher | S5-S | Studio,1BA | $1,193 |
| 300 Optimist Park | Studio - 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.46 price per square foot C2 Model at The Kensington in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 22f Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,998 with a $1.59 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensington | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| MAA Enclave | 22f | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 911 E 8th St, Unit 911 | 911 E 8th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 696-782 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
| 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 | $1.79 |
| Dunloe Charlotte | A3B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown, Charlotte, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 MAA Gateway listed at $1,060.
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 $1,499 at Edgeline Flats on Davidson.
What is the most affordable Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Flatiron West Trade and starts from $1,850.
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