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7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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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 3 Beds unit found at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium in the Arthurtown neighborhood priced from $770. Elm Creek Apartments in the Greater Aiken neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $796. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished - By The Bedspa3BR,2BA$770
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, SC and Nearby

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $1.16 price per square foot Two-Bedroom Townhouse Model at Congaree Villas in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath-White Appliances Model at Whispering Pines starting at $1,375 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
Congaree VillasTwo-Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Whispering Pines3 Bed 2 Bath-White Appliances3BR,2BA$1.10
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.14
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Rosewood GardensThe All New Rosewood Gardens Apartments2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Wellington ResidentialFlat2BR,1BA$1.21
Arbor Landing ApartmentsWelcome to Arbor Landing - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Harbour Landing1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
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 $860 at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium.

What is the most affordable Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium and starts from $770.

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