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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 Northlake Center Apartments in the Norwood at McIntyre neighborhood priced from $369. Archdale Senior in the Yorkmount neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $535. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mecklenburg County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northlake Center Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$369
Archdale SeniorA2.1-30%-PBV-TU1BR,1BA$535
Somerset ApartmentsB1 TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH2BR,1BA$569
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$624
West Side FlatsA2 TU 60%1BR,1BA$700
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$771
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$789
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$819
Andover WoodsThe Ansley1BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mecklenburg County area is the $1.06 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Towns at Rocky River in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Mecklenburg County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,588 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.
Towns at Rocky River4BR/3.5BA4BR,3.5BA$1.06
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Yugo Charlotte College Downs4 Bed, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.51
Rise SunridgeB2 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Steele Creek2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Maple RunThe Elizabeth3BR,2BA$1.10
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.85
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$0.70
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.93
Northlake Center Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Mecklenburg County

What type of rentals are currently available in Mecklenburg County?

There are currently 1627 Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC with pricing that ranges from $369 to $33,600. There are also 3015 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mecklenburg County ranging from $549 to $11,000.

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 $549 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,907.

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 $709 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $9,501. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,339 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.