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Oaks at Edgemont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Edgemont

330 Willow Oak LnGastonia, NC 28054
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1506 Wayside Dr

GastoniaNC28054

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Willow Creek, Gastonia, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willow Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Creek area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashbrook Village priced from $935. Meadows at Edgemont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $953. Here are the most affordable Willow Creek apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$935
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$953
Northway at Fern ForestWe now partner with CoSign, which may help appl...1BR,1BA$965
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Northway at Gardner RidgePartial-Renovation1BR,1BA$1,095
Destination at UnionA11BR,1BA$1,130
Orchard Trace GastoniaThe Applecrest1BR,1BA$1,175
Gastonia Groves Apartment2 Bed/1 Bath - Modern2BR,1BA$1,275
Mills CreekThe Rankin1BR,1BA$1,275
Walkers RidgeHampton-Deluxe2BR,2BA$1,291

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Creek, NC

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Creek area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 BR Townhome Model at The Reserve at Catawba Creek in the in the River View neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Willow Creek apartment is the C1 Model at Icon on The Greenway Apartments starting at $1,669 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Newport Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Icon on The Greenway ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.29
Carriage HouseThe Belmont 3 x 1.53BR,1.5BA$1.46
The Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno2BR,1BA$1.43
Hudson WoodsThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.34
Walkers RidgeHampton-Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.51
Davis Crossing Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Avalon ParkWillow1BR,1BA$1.55
Orchard Trace GastoniaThe Applecrest1BR,1BA$1.47
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Creek Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Willow Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Willow Creek Apartment is $935 at Ashbrook Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Willow Creek is starting from $953 at Meadows at Edgemont.

What is the most affordable Willow Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Willow Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadows at Edgemont and starts from $1,202.

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