Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (53 Rentals)

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J Optimist Park
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$1,146 - $2,266
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$1,106 - $2,226
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$1,146 - $2,266
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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$1,353 - $2,254

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640 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
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Trella Uptown
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$1,373 - $3,303
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$1,260 - $3,190
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$1,373 - $3,303
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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940 Brevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Nia Point
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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Coronet Way Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronet Way Lofts

2957 Coronet WayCharlotte, NC 28208
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The Flats at 2200
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at 2200

2479 Julia AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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Nu Wesley East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley East

3001-3119 Parkway AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202

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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 $895. 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$895
Coronet Way LoftsS1 Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$899
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
The Flats at Marlowe21P2BR,1BA$1,040
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,075
The Villages at EnderlyTHE MAGNOLIA - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NC

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Glenwood Model at Enderly Towns in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points starting at $2,175 with a $1.37 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 TownsThe Glenwood2BR,3.5BA$1.34
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.37
MAA UptownTraditional 2x2 1078-1349 SF2BR,2BA$1.15
Thompson Place Apartments4 Bedroom Townhouse Move In Ready! Open House F...4BR,2BA$1.12
Crest Gateway3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.42
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
Nu Wesley East2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44

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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 $1,096.

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 $10,862.

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 23 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 $131 which is $10,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Heights.

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