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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 18, 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 Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in Charlotte?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, SC with pricing that ranges from $570 to $2,790. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charlotte ranging from $800 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charlotte ranges from $800 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,633.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charlotte range from $629 to $2,260, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $570.

Expert Rental Resources

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 move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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