Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Drive South Neighborhood of Concord, NC from $850 (41 Rentals)

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ChurchNE268
1 Bedroom Apartments

ChurchNE268

260-268 N Church StConcord, NC 28025
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Brooke Pointe Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooke Pointe Manor

1415 Fairington Dr NWConcord, NC 28027
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Melrose Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Apartments

301 Country Club DrConcord, NC 28025
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American Ave NE
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

American Ave NE

71-93 American Ave NEConcord, NC 28025
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property at 97 Corban Ave SE
$1,050
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97 Corban Ave SE

ConcordNC28025
property at 314 Hamilton Dr NE
$1,199

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314 Hamilton Dr NE, Unit 1

314 Hamilton Dr NE
ConcordNC28025

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Central Drive South, Concord, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Drive South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Drive South area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at ChurchNE268 priced from $850. Crestview Huntington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $886. Here are the most affordable Central Drive South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ChurchNE268ChurchNE268 - 121BR,1BA$850
Crestview HuntingtonCypressStudio,1BA$886
Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)Studio - Waters Edge - 336 sqftStudio,1BA$900
Davidson Apartment HomesStudio (S1)Studio,1BA$922
Concord FlatsStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$999
Edge at ConcordCabo1BR,1BA$999
Freedom St Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,150
NOVI at Concord - RiseFlats - S1Studio,1BA$1,209
The Retreat at Concord Apartments1Bd 1 Bth Renovated1BR,1BA$1,245
Emery VillageThe Mill1BR,1BA$1,293

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Drive South, NC

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Drive South area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Central Drive South apartment is the Three Bedroom Ranch Model at Greens of Concord starting at $1,677 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Drive South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.34
Greens of ConcordThree Bedroom Ranch3BR,2BA$1.60
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Crown Point1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.45
Longview MeadowThe Silverbell2BR,2BA$1.50
Freedom St Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Edge at ConcordCaldwell2BR,1BA$1.89
The Retreat at Concord Apartments1Bd 1 Bth Renovated1BR,1BA$1.61
Cloisters of ConcordThe Bristol1BR,1BA$1.73
Emery VillageThe Mill1BR,1BA$1.85
ChurchNE268ChurchNE268 - 121BR,1BA$1.72

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Central Drive South, Concord, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Drive South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Drive South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Drive South is under $1,293.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Drive South?

The cheapest apartment in Central Drive South is ChurchNE268 which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Central Drive South costs $1,561.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Drive South?

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 18 regular apartments in Central Drive South 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 Central Drive South?

Cheap apartments in Central Drive South have an average cost of $1,337 which is $224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Drive South.

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