Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $300 (43 Rentals)

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Avana Reserve
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$1,294 - $3,452
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Avana Reserve

1315 Cameron Matthews DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Town324
1 Bedroom Apartments

Town324

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

MAA Fifty-One

1301 Crescent LnMatthews, NC 28105

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Stoney Trace Apartments
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$1,035 - $2,720
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Stoney Trace Apartments

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Cedarwood Pointe
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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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$1,350

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8439 Country Oaks Rd

CharlotteNC28227

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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. 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$599
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR,1BA$949
GreenRock EstatesThe Catawba1BR,1BA$999
Residences at West MintIdlewood1BR,1BA$1,030
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,091
Rise Matthews PointeA1 Silver1BR,1BA$1,095
Stoney Trace ApartmentsAddison - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,140
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Tristan1BR,1BA$1,150
Matthews Lofts11B11BR,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Charlotte area is the $1.68 price per square foot Sweetgrass Model at Marglyn Matthews in the in the Matthews Grove neighborhood starting from $2,669. The second greatest value Outer East Charlotte apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons starting at $2,125 with a $1.39 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$1.68
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.49
MAA Fifty-One32A3BR,2BA$1.41
Aria IdlewildB32BR,2BA$1.66
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR,1BA$0.67
Lawyers Ridge Apartments2 Bdrm Harvard2BR,2BA$1.68
GreenRock EstatesThe Catawba1BR,1BA$1.38
Camara EstatesThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.36
Residences at West MintBecton1BR,1BA$1.60

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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 $1,359.

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 Copper Creek.

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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