Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Wylie, SC from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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Rivergate Greene
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rivergate Greene

14125 Orchardgate DrCharlotte, NC 28278
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The Harlowe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harlowe

10900 Point South DrCharlotte, NC 28273

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Lake Wylie, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Wylie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Wylie, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Steele Creek in the Steele Creek neighborhood priced from $1,020. Avant at Steele Creek in the Steele Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Wylie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Steele CreekWillow1BR,1BA$1,020
Avant at Steele CreekOne Bedroom One Bath (579 SF)1BR,1BA$1,076
Rivergate Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,113
Avenues at Steele CreekOne Bedroom - Plan B - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,127
Preserve At Steele Creek ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,170
Tryon FarmsA11BR,1BA$1,175
Bexley SteelecroftAbbey1BR,1BA$1,184
Avana CreeksideA11BR,1BA$1,190
Landings at Steele Creek2X2-LIHTC2BR,2BA$1,200
Steele Creek1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Wylie, SC

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Wylie area is the $1.20 price per square foot Spartan Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Griers Fork neighborhood starting from $2,471. The second greatest value Lake Wylie apartment is the The Wylie Model at Villas Marlin Bay starting at $1,675 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Bethelfields neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Wylie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Ridge TownhomesSpartan3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Villas Marlin BayThe Wylie3BR,2BA$1.37
Village at Lake WylieGreenwich1BR,1BA$1.40
Landings at Steele Creek2x2-Premium2BR,2BA$1.53
Revere at Lake Wylie1 Bedroom Plus1BR,1BA$1.44
Rivergate Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Steele Creek1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Lodge at Lake WylieThe Greenville1BR,1BA$1.55
Avana CreeksideA11BR,1BA$1.40
CarastoneTranquility1BR,1BA$1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Wylie Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Wylie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Wylie Apartment is $1,020 at Arbor Steele Creek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Wylie is starting from $1,113 at Rivergate Greene.

What is the most affordable Lake Wylie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Wylie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avenues at Steele Creek and starts from $1,482.

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