Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $300 (46 Rentals)

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Avana Reserve
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$1,289 - $2,656
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Avana Reserve

1315 Cameron Matthews DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Square
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$1,462 - $2,803
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Matthews Square

4010 Waiting StMatthews, NC 28105
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Town324
1 Bedroom Apartments

Town324

324 E Matthews StMatthews, NC 28105
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$1,595

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3734 Melrose Cottage Dr

MatthewsNC28105

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Stoney Trace
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$1,028 - $2,175
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Stoney Trace

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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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 $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
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR,1BA$949
Residences at West MintBecton1BR,1BA$1,035
Stoney TraceA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,125
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,170
MAA Fifty-One11B1BR,1BA$1,188
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Newport1BR,1BA$1,195
Rise Matthews PointeA2 Silver1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC

As of April 30, 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 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons starting at $2,200 with a $1.54 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 ResidencesAshley3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.54
Lemmond FarmC23BR,2BA$1.38
MAA Fifty-One32A3BR,2BA$1.59
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR,1BA$0.67
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.52
Stoney TraceB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.50
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Newport1BR,1BA$1.60
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

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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