Sep 8, 2020 - Things to Do

13 best apartments in South End

Brianna Crane

South End continues to be the hottest neighborhood in Charlotte.

If you’re on the hunt for an apartment, rent starts around $1,200 a month for a studio or one bed in South End. You can’t go wrong with many of the 20-plus apartments along the Light Rail, but a few stand out above the rest.

We evaluated properties on the basis of walkability, amenities, design, and overall quality. Note: Rents listed here are from apartments.com and change daily.

Here are the 13 best apartments in South End (listed in no particular order).

Centro RailYard

Micro apartments

Location: 1425 Winnifred St.

Monthly rent:

Studio: $999-$1,653
1 bed: $1,505-$1,700
2 bed: $1,998-$2,459

Why it stands out:

Micro apartments, starting at 396 square feet
Luxury interiors
Retail on the ground floor (like Glory Days Apparel and oyster/cocktail bar STIR)
No on-site amenities allows for cheaper rent

Hawk

Luxe interiors

Location: 1932 Hawkins St.

Monthly rent:

1 bedroom: $1,905+
2 bedroom: $2,893+
3 bedroom: $4,823+

Why it stands out:

Steps away from the Design Center, which includes hot spots like Superica, Barcelona Wine Bar, Jeni’s, and Hawkers
3-bedroom layouts available
Stunning interiors with custom walnut cabinetry, brass and black hardware, and quartz countertops
Spa-like bathrooms with freestanding tubs in some units

[Agenda relates story: Exclusive: 13-story apartment tower named “Hawk” coming to South End next door to the Design Center]

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apartment-kitchen-hawk-south-end-apartments-charlotte — Courtesy of Hawk

Hub South End

Art-focused community

Location: 2250 Hawkins St.

Monthly rent:

Studio: $1,245-$1,468
1 bedroom: $1,580-$2,861
2 bedroom: $2,115-$3,288
3 bedroom: Call Hub

Why it stands out:

Focus on art with gallery-like interiors
Luxe amenities, including a pool deck with chic cabanas and a pizza oven
Bright, neutral interiors
3-bedroom layouts available
Artist-in-residence program provides free rent for one artist

Hub South End sitting room gallery — Courtesy of Hub South End

Maddox

Biggest range of floorplans

Location: 2630 South Blvd.

Monthly rent:

Studio: $1,195-$2,105
1 bedroom: $1,538-$2,140
2 bedroom: $1,895-$3,205
3 bedroom: $3,385+

Why it stands out:

Townhouse options
Two-story gym
Pet park
Rooftop lounge
Resort-style pool with sun shelf and dining area

Broadstone Queen City

Grand Bohemian-like artful interiors

Location: 101 W. Morehead St.

Monthly rent:

Studio: $1,340-$1,620
1 bedroom: $1,615-$2,123
2 bedroom: $2,270-$2,710

Why it stands out:

Queen City Grounds on ground level
Pool overlooking Uptown
Grand Bohemian-like artful interiors
Right on Morehead, it’s walking distance from South End, Dilworth, and Uptown

Broadstone QueenCity bath — Courtesy of Broadstone QueenCity

The Edge

Neighborhood feel

Location: 2705 Haverford Pl.

Monthly rent:

Studio: $1,330-$1,595
1 bedroom: $1,575-$2,300
2 bedroom: $2,225-$3,150

Why it stands out:

Tree-lined streets with a neighborhood feel
Four courtyards, including a rooftop terrace
All the amenities you expect: saltwater pool, dog spa and park, 24-hour gym, game and poker room, etc.

Camden Grandview

Best views

Location: 309 E. Morehead St.

Studio: $1,449
1 bedroom: $1,339-$1,449
2 bedroom: $2,169-$3,899
3 bedroom: $3,909

Why it stands out:

Closest South End property to Uptown, less than 5-minute walk to Whole Foods
Views of downtown from approximately half the units
Concrete construction means stomp around all you want, your neighbors won’t hear you
New town home units with larger floor plans (opened in 2018)

Silos South End

Best for amenities and location

Location: 131 Poindexter Dr.

Monthly rent:

Studio: call
1 bedroom: $1,290-$1,825
2 bedroom: $2,015-$2,935
3 bedroom: $2,985-$3,735

Why it stands out:

Largest property in South End, with a variety of unit types, including townhomes, apartments, and flats spread across a total of 10 separate buildings on 10 acres

Surface parking = no hassles pulling into/out of parking deck
Outdoor community area includes pool, bocce court, dog park, and dog grooming station
Bonus points for preserving the historic silos, an homage to the neighborhood’s industrial roots

Solis Southline

Modern style

Location: 2520 South Blvd.

Monthly rent:

Studio: $1,075-$1,323
1 bedroom: $1,465-$1,806
2 bedroom: $1,928-$2,178

Why it stands out:

Oversized gym and clubhouse with cold brew coffee on tap
Steps away from both Publix and Harris Teeter grocery stores
Brand new construction with large courtyard pool, on-site pet salon
Located midway between Uptown and Queen Park / LoSo, so the most of South End is within 5 min bike (or scooter!) ride