Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (103 Rentals)

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property at 2660 Roslyn Ave

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2660 Roslyn Ave

CharlotteNC28208
property at 416 Simeon Dr

$1,050

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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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416 Simeon Dr

CharlotteNC28208
property at 1022B Druid Cir

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1022B Druid Cir

CharlotteNC28206

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J Optimist Park
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$1,146 - $2,250
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Asbury Flats
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$1,336 - $2,046
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Asbury Flats

910 Walnut AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,411 - $4,805
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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property at 4401 Ridgeley Dr

$1,450

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4401 Ridgeley Dr

CharlotteNC28208
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Stewart Stream
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Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Heights area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments priced from $801. Elevate Tryon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
The Villages at EnderlyTHE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
Coronet Way LoftsS2 Studio / One Bath w/BalconyStudio,1BA$1,027
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$1,034
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,045
Dunloe CharlotteA3B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NC

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Alexander Model at Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly Neighborhood in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points starting at $2,099 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enderly Towns - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte, NC - Enderly NeighborhoodThe Alexander3BR,3.5BA$1.28
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.33
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.41
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.15
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.45
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1.22
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina including Washington Heights, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Washington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Heights is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Heights is The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Washington Heights costs $2,225.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Washington Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Washington Heights have an average cost of $150 which is $2,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Heights.

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