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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Charlotte, NC

2,337 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - The Marley
    $170 Off
    Price Drop. $170 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $941+
    1 BED
    $1,129+

    The Marley

    1100 Falls Creek Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
    (980) 890-4939
  12. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $1,330+
    1 BED
    $1,344+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,183 - $4,319
    Required Monthly Fees$147
    Total Monthly Price$1,330 - $1,469

    Cortland Wren Northlake

    8524 Mason Andrew Way, Charlotte, NC 28216
    (980) 890-4972
  14. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,230
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,190 - $1,215
    Required Monthly Fees$40
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,230 - $1,255

    J Optimist Park

    1130 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28206
    (980) 890-6549
  15. Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,436
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199 - $1,411
    Required Monthly Fees$110
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,436 - $1,521

    Broadstone West End

    2220 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
    (855) 490-5506
  16. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,299
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,170 - $1,889
    Required Monthly Fees$129
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $1,449

    Sorella NC

    4101 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC 28206
    (980) 305-7950
  17. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,309
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,145 - $1,204
    Required Monthly Fees$144
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,309 - $1,348

    Presley Oaks

    4915 Misty Oaks Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
    (980) 580-8908
  22. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,268
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,119 - $1,249
    Required Monthly Fees$149
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,268 - $1,398

    Arbor Steele Creek

    12235 Stone Arbor Way, Charlotte, NC 28273
    (803) 887-3481
  24. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,116 - $4,372
    Required Monthly Fees$79
    Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,230

    Cortland University North

    100 Heritage Pointe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
    (980) 415-1559
  29. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,138+
    1 BED
    $1,325+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$996 - $1,298
    Required Monthly Fees$142
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,138 - $1,440

    Ayrsley Lofts

    9336 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
    (980) 365-5926
  34. $330 Off
    Price Drop. $330 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,211+
    1 BED
    $1,211+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095 - $1,395
    Required Monthly Fees$116 - $141
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,211 - $1,536

    Cadence Music Factory

    606 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28206
    (980) 890-4983
  41. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,174
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050 - $1,963
    Required Monthly Fees$124
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,174 - $2,087

    The Madison

    7815 Calibre Crossing Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227
    (980) 246-3407
  42. $129 Off
    Price Drop. $129 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,219
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,054 - $3,979
    Required Monthly Fees$165
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,219 - $4,144

    Avant at Steele Creek

    13212 Winter Hazel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
    (803) 887-3696
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Living & Renting in Charlotte

Charlotte at a Glance

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Charlotte, NC Apartments for Rent

Charlotte stands as North Carolina's largest city and a major banking hub, home to Bank of America's headquarters and the East Coast operations of Wells Fargo. Those searching for apartments for rent in Charlotte will discover they're in the heart of the Southeast's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, where Southern hospitality meets corporate energy across neighborhoods from the bustling Uptown district to the artistic NoDa area.

Renting in Charlotte opens doors to an impressive mix of entertainment, career opportunities, and outdoor recreation. Popular neighborhoods like South End and SouthPark provide easy access to shopping centers, breweries, and dining, while the LYNX Light Rail System connects residents to Uptown's business district and entertainment venues like the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Bank of America Stadium. With major highways, Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby, and proximity to both Lake Norman and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Queen City delivers convenient urban living with abundant recreational options for renters seeking both professional growth and lifestyle amenities.

Why Charlotte?

  • It’s the home of NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  • Rafting, hiking, and climbing at the US National Whitewater Center.
  • Natural beauty with more than 210 parks covering over 17,500 acres.
  • Shopping, dining, entertainment, and the nightlife in The EpiCenter.
  • Museums, theater, fine arts, and the popular Discovery Place.
  • Several golf courses and the PGA Tour’s Quail Hollow Championship.

Renting in Charlotte

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Charlotte

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Education

GreatSchools Rating
Ardrey Kell High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,529 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Providence High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,048 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Cato Campus Middle College

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
201 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Harper Middle College High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
171 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Community House Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,412 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Jay M Robinson Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,305 Students
GreatSchools Rating
South Charlotte Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
808 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Hawk Ridge Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
737 Students

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