Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC from $599 (838 Rentals)

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11000 Diploma Dr

CharlotteNC28262

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$950 - $1,000
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3604 Jonquil St

CharlotteNC28211

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1116 Scaleybark RdCharlotte, NC 28209
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Cheapest Available Mecklenburg County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mecklenburg County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Pleasant View Apartments in the Hickory Ridge neighborhood priced from $599. The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments in the Biddleville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mecklenburg County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$599
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Creekside Canopy1.1 B - Creekside1BR,1BA$818
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$861
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$879
Winslow ApartmentsA1 ClassicStudio,1BA$890
Lynnwood Garden Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
The Grayson Apartment HomesThe Birkdale (A1)1BR,1BA$895
Chimneys ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mecklenburg County area is the $0.68 price per square foot 3x2 Model at 8822 Addingham Dr in the in the Norwood at McIntyre neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Mecklenburg County apartment is the D1A Model at The Drake starting at $850 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the East Charlotte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mecklenburg County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8822 Addingham Dr3x23BR,3BA$0.68
The DrakeD1A4BR,4BA$0.59
The Landon ApartmentsB2-2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.03
Northlake Center Apartments3 Bdrm SP3BR,2BA$1.00
Campus Walk Condominiums3 Br Student Rental3BR,2BA$0.51
West Side FlatsB2-50%2BR,2BA$0.98
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR,1BA$0.67
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR,1BA$1.05
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mecklenburg County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mecklenburg County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mecklenburg County is at The Flats at Arrowood listed at $861.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mecklenburg County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mecklenburg County Apartment is $801 at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mecklenburg County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mecklenburg County is starting from $599 at Pleasant View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mecklenburg County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mecklenburg County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pleasant View Apartments and starts from $688.

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