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Cheap Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in Charlotte, NC

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  1. Building Photo - 808 Hawthorne
    $473 Off
    Price Drop. $473 Off
    STUDIO
    $423+
    1 BED
    $423+
    2 BEDS
    $215+
    3 BEDS
    $2,849+

    808 Hawthorne

    808 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC 28204
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  4. Building Photo - Archdale Senior
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $850

    Archdale Senior

    130 Kings Branch Ct, Charlotte, NC 28217
  5. Building Photo - Latitude 49
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $729+
    4 BEDS
    $499+

    Latitude 49

    901 Forty Niner Ave, Charlotte, NC 28262
  8. Building Photo - Boulevard 98
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $969+
    1 BED
    $1,159+
    2 BEDS
    $759+
    3 BEDS
    $719+

    Boulevard 98

    9825 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213
  19. Building Photo - Junction 49
    Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $1,699+
    2 BEDS
    $1,059+
    3 BEDS
    $1,031+
    4 BEDS
    $799+

    Junction 49

    7521 Twitter Ln, Charlotte, NC 28213
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  27. Building Photo - Freedom Flats
    1 BED
    $1,163+
    2 BEDS
    $1,387+
    3 BEDS
    $1,593+

    Freedom Flats

    1110 Free Creek Ln, Charlotte, NC 28208
  31. Building Photo - Arcadia
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,570+
    2 BEDS
    $1,080+
    3 BEDS
    $970+
    4 BEDS
    $775+

    Arcadia

    707 Sanctuary Pl, Charlotte, NC 28213
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Charlotte at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,493
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Average Rent in Charlotte
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School Rating

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Schools in Charlotte
35

Some Transit

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Transportation in Charlotte
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Somewhat Bikeable

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Charlotte, NC Cheap Apartments under $3,000

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Renting in Charlotte

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Getting Around Charlotte

Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Harper Middle College High

Public High School

Public
Grades 11-12
171 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Ardrey Kell High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,529 Students
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Providence High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,048 Students
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Charlotte Engineering Early College-UNCC

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
300 Students
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Jay M Robinson Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,305 Students
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Community House Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,412 Students
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Piedmont Open Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,083 Students
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Coulwood Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
602 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Polo Ridge Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
598 Students
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Ballantyne Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
925 Students
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Palisades Park Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
901 Students
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Elon Park Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
843 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Bain Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
789 Students

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