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

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property at 505 E 6th St

505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 718 W Trade St

718 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 333 W Trade St

333 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,175
300 Optimist ParkStudio (SPECIALS)Studio,1BA$1,195
Midtown 205S3Studio,1BA$1,215
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,225
Gateway WestGroveStudio,1BA$1,237
The AscherS3Studio,1BA$1,264
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1,280
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA Enclave32L3BR,2BA$1.82
1260 Duncan Gardens Dr, Unit 12601260 Duncan Gardens Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
The Mint 4251HR1BR,1BA$2.05
Centric Gateway1F1BR,1BA$2.03
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.69
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.66
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio ,1BA$1.76
Gateway WestGroveStudio ,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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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