Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC from $300 (698 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Mecklenburg County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mecklenburg County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Walden Station in the Mineral Springs neighborhood priced from $720. Archdale Senior in the Yorkmount neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mecklenburg County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden Station3 Bedroom 3 Bath Unit A1BR,1BA$720
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$874
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
The Flats at ArrowoodA1PStudio,1BA$899
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
The Grayson Apartment HomesThe Birkdale (A1)1BR,1BA$915
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mecklenburg County area is the $1.04 price per square foot Nolan Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,270. The second greatest value Mecklenburg County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,584 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs 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.
Smith FarmsNolan4BR,3.5BA$1.04
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Beautiful New Apartments in Steele Creek!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Hyde Glen2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.20
The Union Student LivingB22BR,2BA$0.85
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09

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 Vivo Living Arbor View listed at $874.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mecklenburg County Apartment is $720 at Walden Station.

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 $927 at Seneca Woods 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 Seneca Woods Apartments and starts from $1,070.

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