
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $670 (167 Rentals)


The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

Terrace View

304 Hoskins Mill Ln

Park Fairfax Apartments

The Flats at Arrowood

The Landing on Farmhurst

Andover Woods

The Highlands Apartments

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Anson at the Lakes

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Oak Park at Nations Ford

5347 Esther Ln

Arbor Village

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Two20 At BranchView

Evoke Living at Morris Field
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Tyvola Centre Apartments

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The Atlantic Mountain Island
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TRELLIS - LAKE POINTE

Hollis 7601

CityPark View

Arlo

Sycamore at Tyvola Apartments

Allora Ashley Park

Carastone
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West Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,562 | $899 | $2,705 |
West Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $670 | $4,766 |
| West Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $770 | $10,000+ |
| West Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| West Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,641 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Charlotte Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Charlotte?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Charlotte is under $960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Charlotte?
The cheapest apartment in West Charlotte is Archdale Senior which is listed at $467, while the average apartment in West Charlotte costs $3,307.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Charlotte?
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 76 regular apartments in West Charlotte 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 West Charlotte?
Cheap apartments in West Charlotte have an average cost of $175 which is $3,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charlotte.
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