Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $300 (34 Rentals)

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Avana Reserve
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$1,214 - $3,334
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Avana Reserve

1315 Cameron Matthews DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Square
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$1,434 - $2,779
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Matthews Square

4010 Waiting StMatthews, NC 28105
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Town324
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Town324

324 E Matthews StMatthews, NC 28105
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MAA Fifty-One
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MAA Fifty-One

1301 Crescent LnMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Matthews Lofts

921 Park Center DrMatthews, NC 28105

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Cedarwood Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Pointe

7700 Harrisburg RdCharlotte, NC 28215
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Camara Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camara Estates

8301-8715 Parkland CirCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Hub on Harris
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hub on Harris

8117 Hub WayCharlotte, NC 28227
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Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Pleasant View Apartments priced from $599. GreenRock Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Outer East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$599
GreenRock EstatesThe Baldin1BR,1BA$899
Residences at West MintIdlewood1BR,1BA$995
Camara EstatesThe Willow1BR,1BA$999
Copper CreekThe Birch1BR,1BA$999
Stoney Trace ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$1,010
Lawyers Ridge Apartments1 Bdrm Cornell1BR,1BA$1,074
Rise Matthews PointeA1 Silver1BR,1BA$1,095
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,135
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Tristan1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Charlotte area is the $1.69 price per square foot Sweetgrass Model at Marglyn Matthews in the in the Matthews Grove neighborhood starting from $2,689. The second greatest value Outer East Charlotte apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons starting at $2,095 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marglyn MatthewsSweetgrass3BR,2.5BA$1.69
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Matthews SquareB42BR,2BA$1.69
MAA Matthews Commons22A2BR,2BA$1.64
Avana ReserveB12BR,2BA$1.50
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR,1BA$0.67
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.63
Camara EstatesThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.43
Copper CreekThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.47
GreenRock EstatesThe Baldin1BR,1BA$1.38

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Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer East Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer East Charlotte is at Tessa Matthews Homes, Townhomes and Apartments listed at $1,479.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Charlotte Apartment is $899 at GreenRock Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer East Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Charlotte is starting from $599 at Pleasant View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Outer East Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer East Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pleasant View Apartments and starts from $688.

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