
Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,300 (27 Rentals)
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1121 Myrtle Ave

708 N Davidson St
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529 N Graham St

626 N Graham St

514 W 10th St

300 S Cedar St

505 E 6th St

517 N Graham St

508 N Graham St

1148 W 1st St

238 S Cedar St
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715 N Church St

718 W Trade St

229 N Poplar St, Unit St. Peter's Unit 26

333 W Trade St

306 S Cedar St

415 W 7th St
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542 E 9th St

793 Garden District Dr

210 N Church St

405 W 7th St

230 S Tryon St, Unit 605
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405 N Summit Ave

710 W Trade St

718 W Trade St, Unit 405

415 W 8th St
Uptown, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Uptown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,342 | $1,395 | $4,500 |
Uptown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,644 | $2,390 | $5,000 |
Uptown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,987 | $3,500 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 27 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 $1,095. MAA Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
300 Optimist Park | Studio (SPECIALS) | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Midtown 205 | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Gateway West | Grove | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
The Ascher | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,264 |
Uptown Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Cadence Music Factory | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.82 price per square foot 32L Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,618. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 1260 Duncan Gardens Dr Model at 1260 Duncan Gardens Dr, Unit 1260 starting at $1,695 with a $1.48 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. |
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MAA Enclave | 32L | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
1260 Duncan Gardens Dr, Unit 1260 | 1260 Duncan Gardens Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
The Mint 425 | 1HR | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Centric Gateway | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
Gateway West | Grove | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown
What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown?
There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $13,500. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown ranging from $1,395 to $5,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown ranges from $1,395 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,711.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown range from $1,992 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,390 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.
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