
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $599 (31 Rentals)


Windsor Landing Apartments

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Avana Reserve

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Creekside at Matthews Apartments

MAA Fifty-One

Rise Matthews Pointe

Matthews Lofts
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Pleasant View Apartments

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3131 Vestal Pl
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Hawthorne at the Greene

6202 Blue Jay Ln

Cedarwood Pointe

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Camara Estates
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Heritage Park Apartments

The Hub on Harris

6330 Windsor Gate Ln

5718 Dockside Dr

7345 Winery Ln

8115 Tremaine Ct

8708 Twined Creek Ln
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7223 Winery Ln

6507 Burning Bush Ct
Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,479 | $2,009 |
| Outer East Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $899 | $2,695 |
Outer East Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $599 | $3,780 |
| Outer East Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,349 | $4,310 |
| Outer East Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $1,676 | $3,609 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter East Charlotte, Matthews, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Charlotte Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer East Charlotte?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East Charlotte is under $1,324.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Charlotte?
The cheapest apartment in Outer East Charlotte is Pleasant View Apartments which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Outer East Charlotte costs $3,014.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East Charlotte?
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 14 regular apartments in Outer East Charlotte 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 Outer East Charlotte?
Cheap apartments in Outer East Charlotte have an average cost of $101 which is $2,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Charlotte.
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