
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (58 Rentals)
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1430 Park Dr, Unit 2

MAA Gateway

Elevate Tryon

Gateway West

Link Apartments® Mint Street

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Loft One35

Dunloe Charlotte

MAA South Line
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300 Optimist Park

Room in Apartment on N Poplar St

J Optimist Park

Uptown Gardens

902 W 4th St

District Flats

500 West Trade

Uptown 550

220 S Poplar St

Varick on 7th
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Alton Optimist Park

The Ellis

MAA 1225

The Francis

Park and Kingston

415 Flats

650 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave

101 W Morehead St

The Paces South End

Trella Uptown
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1015 N Alexander St

101 S Tryon St

Triton Uptown

The Reed Charlotte

The Prospect

Bell Uptown Charlotte

The Lexington Dilworth

The VUE Charlotte On 5th

515 Royal Ct

Catalyst
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406 W 9th St

Autumn Place

940 Brevard

Strawn Tower

Vistas @ 707

First Ward Place

Camden South End

Alpha Mill

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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 | $1,565 | $990 | $3,344 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,000 | $5,951 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,828 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,200 | $1,999 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $2,199 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 58 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 Studio unit found at MAA Uptown priced from $1,045. MAA Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,067. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 324-882 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,067 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Alpha Mill | 0X1-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Gateway West | Victoria | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Ascher | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,113 |
| Link Apartments® Mint Street | S1-A | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Dunloe Charlotte | A2 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.36 price per square foot 22HL Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $1,998. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 415 Flats starting at $1,395 with a $1.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Enclave | 22HL | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 415 Flats | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Triton Uptown | A2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| MAA Gateway | Traditional 1x1 702-808 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 1430 Park Dr, Unit 2 | 1430 Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Gateway West | Victoria | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
| MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
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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 Uptown listed at $1,045.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment is $1,095 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 $1,395 at 415 Flats.
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 $2,021.
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