Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wessex Square Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $900 (19 Rentals)

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The Arboretum
$1,320 - $2,069
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The Arboretum

7700 Arboretum DrCharlotte, NC 28270
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Crest on Providence
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Crest on Providence

7125 Providence Square DrCharlotte, NC 28270
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Swan Run Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Swan Run Apartments

4600 Swan Meadow LnCharlotte, NC 28226
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Dwell at Carmel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dwell at Carmel

4012 Quail Forest DrCharlotte, NC 28226
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Heathstead
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heathstead

6140 Heath Ridge CtCharlotte, NC 28210
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Camden Touchstone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Touchstone

9200-9345 Westbury Woods DrCharlotte, NC 28277

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Cheapest Available Wessex Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wessex Square area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Providence priced from $937. Retreat at McAlpine Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Wessex Square apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at ProvidenceBurke (A2)1BR,1BA$937
Retreat at McAlpine CreekPALISADES1BR,1BA$1,065
Dwell at Carmel1X1 Garden1BR,1BA$1,108
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,155
Marquis Carmel Valley1A1BR,1BA$1,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wessex Square, NC

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wessex Square area is the $1.40 price per square foot B7 - Harmony Model at Southpark Commons Apartment Homes in the in the Foxcroft neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Wessex Square apartment is the The Pelican Model at Brighton Place Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Piper Glen Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wessex Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southpark Commons Apartment HomesB7 - Harmony2BR,2BA$1.40
Brighton Place ApartmentsThe Pelican2BR,1BA$1.47
Cameron South ParkA11BR,1BA$1.65
Providence CourtKiawah | One Bedroom | Workforce1BR,1BA$1.71
Canopy at Baybrook ApartmentsAlder1BR,1BA$1.83
The Fairways at Piper Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.92
Marquis Carmel Valley1A1BR,1BA$1.70
Dwell at Carmel1x1 Garden Renovated1BR,1BA$1.83
Retreat at McAlpine CreekFAIRVIEW1BR,1BA$1.95
Reserve at ProvidenceAlexander (A1)1BR,1BA$1.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wessex Square Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wessex Square?

The cheapest apartment in Wessex Square is Reserve at Providence which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Wessex Square costs $24,083.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wessex Square?

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 4 regular apartments in Wessex Square 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 Wessex Square?

Cheap apartments in Wessex Square have an average cost of $136 which is $23,947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wessex Square.

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