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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Seaborn Greene
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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174 Race StBamberg, SC 29003
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Charlotte, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elm Creek Apartments in the Greater Aiken neighborhood priced from $796. Colonial Pointe Apartments in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Lowcountry Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$806
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$828
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, SC and Nearby

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $0.72 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Seaborn Greene in the in the Greater Aiken neighborhood starting from $904. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums starting at $1,275 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seaborn GreeneThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.72
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.14
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.82
Lowcountry Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlotte Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlotte Apartment is $796 at Elm Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte is starting from $806 at Lowcountry Crossing.

What is the most affordable Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seaborn Greene and starts from $904.

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