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  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $400

    525 Lex Dr

    525 Lex Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
  6. Building Photo - Latitude 49
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $699+
    4 BEDS
    $499+

    Latitude 49

    901 Forty Niner Ave, Charlotte, NC 28262
  24. Building Photo - 11006 Diploma Dr
    4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$600

    11006 Diploma Dr Unit H

    11006 Diploma Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
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  29. Building Photo - Boulevard 98
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,099+
    1 BED
    $1,329+
    2 BEDS
    $785+
    3 BEDS
    $779+

    Boulevard 98

    9825 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213
  31. Building Photo - 8205 Knollwood Cir
    1 BED, 0.5 BATH
    $650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650

    8205 Knollwood Cir

    8205 Knollwood Cir, Charlotte, NC 28213
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Charlotte, NC Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Charlotte, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Charlotte.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 750 cheap apartments available in Charlotte Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

Renting in Charlotte

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Charlotte

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Ardrey Kell High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,041 Students
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Providence High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,126 Students
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Cato Campus Middle College

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
168 Students
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Harper Middle College High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
113 Students
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Community House Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,439 Students
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Jay M Robinson Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,332 Students
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South Charlotte Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
786 Students

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