Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $383 (42 Rentals)

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Avana Reserve
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$1,255 - $3,360

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Avana Reserve

1315 Cameron Matthews DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Square
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$1,636 - $2,620

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Base Rent$1,636 - $2,620

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Matthews Square

4010 Waiting 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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Town324
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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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Stoney Trace Apartments
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$1,056 - $3,102

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Stoney Trace Apartments

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Cedarwood Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Pointe

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

GreenRock Estates

7259 Point Lake DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Copper Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Creek

5710 Copper Creek CtCharlotte, NC 28227
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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. Residences at West Mint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. 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
Residences at West MintBecton1BR, 1BA$845
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR, 1BA$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR, 1BA$899
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR, 1BA$949
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA11BR, 1BA$1,057
Stoney Trace ApartmentsVictoria2BR, 2BA$1,138
Rise Matthews PointeA1 Silver1BR, 1BA$1,149
MAA Fifty-One11B1BR, 1BA$1,168
Avana ReserveA11BR, 1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Charlotte area is the $1.16 price per square foot Emery Model at The Grove Residences in the Farm Pond neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Outer East Charlotte apartment is the Sweetgrass Model at Marglyn Matthews in the Matthews Grove neighborhood starting at $2,589 with a $1.63 price per square foot. 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$1.16
Marglyn MatthewsSweetgrass3BR, 2.5BA$1.63
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR, 2.5BA$1.46
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR, 1BA$0.67
MAA Fifty-One21A Floor Plan2BR, 1BA$1.55
Residences at West MintMarshbrook2BR, 2BA$1.40
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$1.56
Hawthorne at the GreeneThe Grove with Sunroom1BR, 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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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 Briley listed at $1,355.

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 $845 at Residences at West Mint.

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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