Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $300 (17 Rentals)

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Cedarwood Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Pointe

7700 Harrisburg RdCharlotte, NC 28215
  • Utilities Included

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Lawyers Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawyers Ridge

5310 McAlpine Glen DrCharlotte, 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 $624. Copper Creek 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$624
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR,1BA$949
Stoney TraceA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Charlotte area is the $1.14 price per square foot Ashley Model at The Grove Residences in the in the Farm Pond neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Outer East Charlotte apartment is the Cardinal Model at Marglyn Matthews starting at $2,795 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Matthews Grove 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.
The Grove ResidencesAshley3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Marglyn MatthewsCardinal4BR,2.5BA$1.60
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.54
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.22
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$0.70
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.64
Lemmond FarmA11BR,1BA$1.68
Rise Matthews PointeA2 Classic1BR,1BA$1.68
Camara EstatesThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.36
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$1.38

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Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Charlotte Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Charlotte is Copper Creek which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Outer East Charlotte costs $3,349.

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 27 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 $144 which is $3,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Charlotte.

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