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West Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Archdale Senior priced from $535. West Side Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archdale SeniorA2.1-30%-PBV-TU1BR,1BA$535
West Side FlatsA2 TU 60%1BR,1BA$700
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$771
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$819
Winslow ApartmentsA1 ClassicStudio,1BA$890
Coffey CreekA2P1BR,1BA$899
Vivo Living Arbor ViewSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$909
Andover WoodsThe Ansley1BR,1BA$915
Coronet Way LoftsS1 Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$929
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Charlotte, NC

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Charlotte area is the $1.22 price per square foot Landon Model at Affinity at Oak Hills in the in the Norwood at McIntyre neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value West Charlotte apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Steele Creek starting at $1,395 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Griers Fork neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Affinity at Oak HillsLandon3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Steele Creek2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.07
KingsparkC23BR,2BA$1.21
South Oak Crossing ApartmentsMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.32
Rise SunridgeC1 Classic3BR,2BA$1.30
West Side FlatsB2 HC H&V-70%2BR,2BA$1.18
2909 Burgess Drive2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.93

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #4

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for West Charlotte, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in West Charlotte is Archdale Senior which is listed at $535, while the average apartment in West Charlotte costs $19,022.

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 69 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 $355 which is $18,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charlotte.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

Written by: Carrie Catalano

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