Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilson Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (18 Rentals)

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$1,000

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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338 Simeon Dr

CharlotteNC28208
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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

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

Dillehay Courts

2600 N Pine StCharlotte, NC 28206
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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 Studio unit found at Coronet Way Lofts priced from $899. Ivy Hollow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here are the most affordable Wilson Heights apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coronet Way LoftsS1 Studio / One BathStudio,1BA$899
Ivy Hollow01Studio,1BA$1,004
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,050
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilson Heights, NC

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilson Heights area is the $1.66 price per square foot Greer Model at Abode at Greenway in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Wilson Heights apartment is the The Wingate Model at The Alexander Apartment Homes starting at $1,342 with a $1.15 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.
Abode at GreenwayGreer2BR,2.5BA$1.66
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.15
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1.83
Ivy Hollow01Studio ,1BA$2.02
Coronet Way LoftsS1 Studio / One BathStudio ,1BA$1.91

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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 $2,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wilson Heights is West Downs Apartments which is listed at $1,096, while the average apartment in Wilson Heights costs $9,587.

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 5 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 $381 which is $9,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilson Heights.

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