Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilson Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216

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Nia Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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Dillehay Courts
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Dillehay Courts

2600 N Pine StCharlotte, NC 28206
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2740 Grimes St

CharlotteNC28206

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Wilson Heights, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilson Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilson Heights area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Oaklawn West priced from $1,050. Vera at Savona Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here are the most affordable Wilson Heights apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
Vera at Savona MillS1Studio,1BA$1,114
Ivy HollowStudioStudio,1BA$1,124
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Thompson Place Apartments2B Townhome2BR,1BA$1,190
Dalecrest PlaceBrand New and renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath - Beautif...1BR,1BA$1,199
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1BA$1,208
Kaleido NoDaNS1Studio,1BA$1,262
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilson Heights, NC

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilson Heights area is the $1.88 price per square foot The Margot Model at One West End in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Wilson Heights apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at Thompson Place Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilson Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One West EndThe Margot3BR,3.5BA$1.88
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.28
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.45
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Cadence Music FactoryA31BR,1BA$2.08
Abberly Noda Vista Apartment HomesKusama1BR,1BA$2.19
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
1708 Oaklawn Ave, Unit #41708 Oaklawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
Vera at Savona MillA11BR,1BA$2.08
Dalecrest PlaceBrand New and renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath - Beautif...1BR,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilson Heights, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #197

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Wilson Heights, Charlotte, NC

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Getting Around the Wilson Heights Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilson Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilson Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilson Heights is under $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wilson Heights is Dalecrest Place which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Wilson Heights costs $2,389.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilson 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 1 regular apartments in Wilson 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 Wilson Heights?

Cheap apartments in Wilson Heights have an average cost of $223 which is $2,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilson Heights.

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