Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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property at 715 N Church St

$1,199

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$1,199

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$1,199

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St, Unit 607, Unit 607

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 715 N Church St

$1,155 - $1,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 515 N Church St

$1,349

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$1,349

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$1,349

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 N Church St, Unit 303, Unit 303

515 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 716 N Davidson St

$1,380

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$1,380

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$1,380

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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716 N Davidson St, Unit 3, Unit 3

716 N Davidson St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 1101 W 1st St

$1,395 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1101 W 1st St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 505 E 6th St

$1,395 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 229 N Poplar St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 N Poplar St, Unit 29, Unit 29

229 N Poplar St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 718 W Trade St

$1,550 - $1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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718 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 301 W 10th St

$1,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 W 10th St

CharlotteNC28202

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 Elevate Tryon priced from $875. MAA Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,045
Dunloe CharlotteA3B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,110
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.49 price per square foot C2 Model at The Kensington in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $1,996. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 22f Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,938 with a $1.55 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.
The KensingtonC23BR,2BA$1.49
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.55
911 E 8th St, Unit 911911 E 8th St2BR,2BA$1.85
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.45
Alister UptownS10D RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.76
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.62
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Dunloe CharlotteA3B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #30

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown?

There are currently 151 Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC with pricing that ranges from $875 to $16,589. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown ranging from $1,080 to $14,500.

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 $1,080 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,665.

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 $1,837 to $16,589, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,890 to $14,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,884.

Expert Rental Resources

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