Cheap Homes for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC from $400 (223 Rentals)

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property at 525 Lex Dr
$400
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525 Lex Dr

CharlotteNC28262

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property at 11006 Diploma Dr
$600

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Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent
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11006 Diploma Dr, Unit H

11006 Diploma Dr
CharlotteNC28262
property at 8205 Knollwood Cir
$650

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Base Rent$650

Total Monthly Price$650
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

8205 Knollwood Cir

CharlotteNC28213
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property at 2016 Teresa Jill Dr
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

2016 Teresa Jill Dr

CharlotteNC28213
property at 312 Hoskins Mill Ln
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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312 Hoskins Mill Ln

CharlotteNC28208

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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
Residences at West MintBecton1BR,1BA$855
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$861
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$874
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Lynnwood Garden Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Hunters PointeOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$896
Chimneys ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mecklenburg County area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments in the in the East Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,686. The second greatest value Mecklenburg County apartment is the D2 Model at The Drake starting at $835 with a $0.56 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.
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
The DrakeD24BR,4BA$0.56
Rise SunridgeB2 Bronze2BR,1.5BA$1.06
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
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 Mecklenburg County

What type of rentals are currently available in Mecklenburg County?

There are currently 1609 Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC with pricing that ranges from $599 to $18,692. There are also 2664 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mecklenburg County ranging from $245 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mecklenburg County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mecklenburg County ranges from $245 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,183.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mecklenburg County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mecklenburg County range from $870 to $15,791, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $14,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $769.

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