
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $300 (14 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Outer East Charlotte area of Matthews.


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Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East Charlotte?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer East Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,514 | $1,364 | $2,041 |
Outer East Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $690 | $3,237 |
Outer East Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,072 | $3,868 |
Outer East Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,231 | $4,000 |
Outer East Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $1,646 | $3,799 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC.
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Cheapest Available Outer East Charlotte Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at GreenRock Estates priced from $899. Copper Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Outer East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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GreenRock Estates | The Tillery | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Copper Creek | The Ash | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Camara Estates | The Ivy | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Stoney Trace | Addison (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
Pleasant View Apartments | The Waverly | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Charlotte area is the $1.07 price per square foot Ashley Model at Newton Creek in the in the Farm Pond neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Outer East Charlotte apartment is the Benton Townhome Model at Mintworth Commons Rental Homes starting at $2,125 with a $1.51 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Newton Creek | Ashley | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
Mintworth Commons Rental Homes | Benton Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.51 |
Pleasant View Apartments | The Norchester | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
Matthews Reserve | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Rise Matthews Pointe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Aria at Idlewild “Brand New” | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Creekside at Matthews Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Residences at West Mint | Idlewood | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Camara Estates | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
GreenRock Estates | The Tillery | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter East Charlotte, Matthews, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Matthews, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Charlotte Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer East Charlotte?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East Charlotte is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Charlotte?
The cheapest apartment in Outer East Charlotte is GreenRock Estates which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Outer East Charlotte costs $2,525.
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 17 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 $121 which is $2,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Charlotte.
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