Charlotte/ Real Estate & Development
Published on January 22, 2020
Renting in Charlotte: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?7139 Winding Cedar Trail. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Charlotte look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Charlotte via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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6320 Woodbend Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

First, listed at $700/month, this 625-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 6320 Woodbend Drive in Idlewild Farms, is 41.4 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Charlotte, which is currently estimated at around $1,195/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a fitness center and a swimming pool. The apartment also includes high ceilings, air conditioning, a balcony and a dishwasher. Cats and dogs are not permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable and isn't particularly bikeable.

(See the complete listing here.)

7139 Winding Cedar Trail

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 7139 Winding Cedar Trail in Farm Pond, which, at 711 square feet, is going for $719/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking, secured entry and a swimming pool. The listing also promises a dishwasher in the apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. The listing specifies a $300 non-refundable pet fee and a $20 monthly charge.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location isn't very walkable and is somewhat bikeable.

(See the full listing here.)

7259 Point Lake Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 650-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 7259 Point Lake Drive in Hickory Ridge, listed at $729/month.

You can expect a fireplace and a balcony in the apartment. The building offers a swimming pool. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted. Look out for a $300 non-refundable pet fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is moderately walkable and has minimal bike infrastructure.

(See the listing here.)

6701 English Hills Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Last but not least is this 661-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 6701 English Hills Drive in Farm Pond and listed for $760/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool and a fitness center. In the unit, expect a fireplace and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are allowed on this property.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location requires a car for most errands and is somewhat bikeable.

(Here's the listing.)


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