Smart, Efficient Studios in the Southern Queen City: Charlotte

Charlotte has certainly earned its nickname of the Queen City, particularly in recent years since the Great Recession, as it’s grown to rival cities like Atlanta and Raleigh.

This Southern hub of economic activity is home to major corporations including Bank of America, TIAA-Cref, Wells Fargo, and American Airlines. Also notable about Charlotte are the varied entertainment options including the Bank of America stadium where the NFL Panthers team plays, the Center City Epicenter district and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Catch a live concert at the NC Music Factory or the PNC Music Pavilion, or do some high-end shopping at SouthPark Mall.

For all this hospitable city offers, the cost of living remains fairly low. Housing, and particularly rental properties, have boomed in recent years, especially as young professionals flock to the area. This means there’s an abundant supply of apartment and rental options, with the city’s average rental price coming in at $1,043, according to data from Yardi Matrix.

What can you expect in terms of studio apartments in Charlotte?

For those looking for convenient housing solutions without skimping on style or location, Queen City’s smaller rental homes come as a breath of fresh air. The average rent of a studio apartment in Charlotte is $939. Here’s what the city has to offer in terms of cozy, efficient studios.

1. Timber Creek, Collingwood, $708, 407 Square Feet

Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the Center City yet stay close enough to commute? Set in a serene setting just five miles from Uptown, the Timber Creek apartment community is the ideal location for those looking for comfort and convenience in their housing choices. Interior features  include fireplaces, dishwashers, W/D hookups, and large closets.

2. Post Park at Phillips Place, Fox Croft, $1,095, 770 Square Feet

Located in the heart of the established and luxurious SouthPark, Post Park at Phillips Place is a beautiful property with lush landscaping, cobblestone walkways, and spectacular fountains. The exterior of this resort-like community will evoke the feeling you’re in a charming lakeside Italian town. Within the units at Post Park are vaulted ceilings, white kitchens with tile backsplashes, and options including granite countertops, palladium windows, and mezzanines.

3. Fountains Southend, Southside Park, $1,146, 528 Square Feet

Modern industrialism is the defining style at the Fountains Southend apartment community, located adjacent to the New Bern Station of the Lynx Rail. This great location means you’re just minutes from Uptown and SouthPark. The community is set around a courtyard with an expansive pool with a lap lane and spa, all of which is surrounded by a fire pit and stylish cabanas. Distinctive amenities include a dog spa, a rooftop sky terrace, wine lockers, and virtual fitness classes. Interior features at Fountains Southend include glass-enclosed showers, soaring ceilings, and a choice between richly colored maple or sleek white kitchen cabinetry.

4. Cielo, Montclaire – Madison Park, $1,160, 613 Square Feet

Cielo is located near not only SouthPark but also the Montford District, known for dining and nightlife that rivals Uptown, including Duckworth’s Grill and Taphouse and Ten Park Lanes. This eco-friendly Charlotte apartment community boasts a state-of-the-art game room, an on-site coffee bar, and a courtyard saltwater pool. Apartments are bright and open-concept with modern kitchens, spacious balconies, industrial-inspired track lighting, and light wood plank-style flooring.

5. Skyhouse Uptown, Fourth Ward, $1,280, 585 Square Feet

Urban luxury awaits at Skyhouse Uptown. This sleek, stylish high-rise is close to not only the bars, nightlife, and restaurants of Uptown, but is also close to the Charlotte banking and financial center. A rooftop pool provides stunning city vistas, while other upscale amenities at Skyhouse include a dog park, putting green, outdoor firepits, group exercise classes, and concierge services. Designer-selected interior features include Kohler plumbing fixtures, floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and espresso European cabinetry.

If you’re looking for more incredible Charlotte apartments, visit RentCafe to locate options throughout the city.