Uptown Gardens

517 W 8th St, Charlotte, NC 28202

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Uptown Gardens
Monthly Rent
$1,319 - $1,625
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
774 - 1,052 sq ft

Rent Specials

Uptown Living: 2 Months Free * Must Move in by October 15th! *

Pricing and Floor Plans

A1

$1,319 - $1,359
1 Bed, 1 Bath
794 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1A
$1,359
794
Now
1B
$1,319
794
Now
3A
$1,359
794
Oct. 1

A2

$1,355
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2A
$1,355
774
Now

B1

$1,505 - $1,625
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,052 Sq. Ft.
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5 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3B
$1,580
1,052
Now
3B
$1,620
1,052
Now
3A
$1,580
1,052
Now
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6 - 13 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1985
  • 120 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Surface Lot

  • Parking Deposit
    N/A

Comments

Surface parking available. Reserved parking for residents.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • 24/7 Emergency Maintenance
  • 3rd Floor
  • Barbecue Area
  • BBQ/Grill
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cardio Machines
  • Ceramic Tile Backsplash in Kitchen *
  • Close to Local Attractions
  • Coffee Bar
  • Complementary Parking in Parking Lot *
  • Complementary Storage Closet on Balcony *
  • Crown molding
  • Decorative Mirrors
  • Deep Undermount Sink
  • Disability Access
  • Easy online rent payments
  • English
  • E-Payments
  • Floor Level 1
  • High speed WiFi

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Carpet
  • Crown Molding
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • Ice Maker

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Concierge
  • Controlled Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Grill
  • Lounge
  • Online Services
  • Package Service
  • Pet Play Area
  • Picnic Area

Map of Uptown Gardens

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Subway

5 min Walk

Charlotte Area Transit System

Subway

6 min Walk

Subway

7 min Walk

Charlotte Area Transit System

Subway

9 min Walk

Subway

1 min Drive

Charlotte Area Transit System

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International

15 min Drive

Charlotte Douglas International

Airport

Concord-Padgett Regional

24 min Drive

Moving to Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Uptown Gardens proximity to 4th Ward Plaza, Queen City Quarter, and Firstward Business Center. 4th Ward Plaza is 0.2 miles away, and Queen City Quarter is within a 16 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, Uptown Gardens has good public transit, including 8 transit stops within 25.3 miles. Transit options include Gateway Station Citylynx and Mint St Citylynx.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Uptown Gardens are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 4.2 miles, including Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum.

Airports

Living in Fourth Ward provides easy access to Charlotte/Douglas International, located just 16 minutes from Uptown Gardens. Another nearby airport is Concord-Padgett Regional, located 14.8 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

First Ward Arts Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

Not rated

Sedgefield School

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Sedgefield Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Brookstone Schools

Grades K-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Myers Park High

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Beatties Ford Rd. VOC.TRADE

Grades 9-12

Private

Not rated

Metro School

Grades PK-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Johnson & Wales U., Charlotte Walk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Johnson C Smith University Drive: 4 min (1.6 mi)
Central Piedmont C.C., Central Drive: 4 min (2.1 mi)
Queens University of Charlotte Drive: 9 min (4.3 mi)

About Uptown Gardens

Welcome to Uptown Gardens, a community of designer apartments located in the historic fourth ward of Uptown Charlotte. With three distinct floor plans to choose from, residents have an opportunity to find a home that matches their individual taste. Come inside and experience these radiant southern homes in the heart of the Queen City. From the ground up, everything at Uptown Gardens has been newly renovated to reflect the contemporary style of the beautiful city. Enter the homes and the wall-to-wall walnut plank flooring will lead you into the spacious living rooms and the elegant wood burning fireplaces. Set a table on the private patios for an intimate breakfast or lounge by the balcony while you take in the sunset views. Inside the kitchen, an upgraded lighting package will illuminate the sleek, stainless steel appliances, beautiful granite counter-tops, deep farmhouse style kitchen sinks, and refined hardware fixtures. We are excited to offer a variety of Signature Services to each and every resident to make living at Uptown Gardens as enjoyable as possible. We strive to create exceptional experiences, starting the very first day with our Move-In Orientation, and throughout your residency with customized services such as special package delivery or Home Enrichment Services. Short on time or new to the area? We cater to your schedule through flexible hours and concierge services to find whatever you need.

Uptown Gardens is an apartment community in Charlotte, NC

Contact

Property Address:
517 W 8th St,
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone Number: (980) 385-4550
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
Uptown Gardens

Renter Reviews

For Uptown Gardens

4.0

50 Ratings & Reviews

  • 7/5/26

    Verified Renter

    You can't beat the price for the location. We have been living here for over a year and we really enjoyed how the area has developed. The staff has always been communicative and helpful and we appreciate the improvements made to the facilities

    Review from Apartments.com

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(980) 385-4550
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Languages: English

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