Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $300 (21 Rentals)

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Cedarwood Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Pointe

7700 Harrisburg RdCharlotte, NC 28215
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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 TraceAddison (A1)1BR,1BA$1,003

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Charlotte area is the $1.24 price per square foot Emery Model at The Grove Residences in the in the Farm Pond neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Outer East Charlotte apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons starting at $2,180 with a $1.53 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.
The Grove ResidencesEmery3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$0.70
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.30
Stoney TraceB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.66
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.38
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Newport1BR,1BA$1.71
Residences at West MintEastland1BR,1BA$1.70
Camara EstatesThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.36
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood in Matthews, NC

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $3,299.

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 16 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 $134 which is $3,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Charlotte.

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