Living in First Ward Charlotte

First Ward Apartments for Rent

First Ward is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Charlotte with 2,505 residents.

First Ward has excellent public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Second Ward, Fourth Ward, Belmont, Lockwood, Cherry, Optimist Park and Third Ward.

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First Ward is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Bar Charlotte

Imaginon Branch Library

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in First Ward Charlotte.

First Ward is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Charlotte with a Walk Score of 85.

Find apartments in Charlotte's most walkable neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, First Ward and Second Ward.

First Ward Charlotte Apartments for Rent

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First Ward Neighborhood Ranking

Compare First Ward to other Charlotte neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
1	Fourth Ward	89	72	59	4,964
2	First Ward	85	74	57	2,505
3	Second Ward	84	77	61	1,462
4	Cherry	80	54	65	818

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 184 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in First Ward.

People in First Ward can walk to an average of 4 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Malabar

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thumbnail for Seventh Street Station Parking Garage The Seventh Street Station is a convenient place to park when visiting Uptown Charlotte. It is located in the #FirstWard and embodies the fun loving attitude of the neighborhood. Be sure to tap on the colored panels on the outside of the building to hear the music!

Mary DeGeorge
on Seventh Street Station Parking Garage

First Ward has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find First Ward Charlotte apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

First Ward has excellent public transportation and about 11 bus and 1 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from First Ward on public transit.

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Bar Charlotte

Imaginon Branch Library

Time Warner Cable Arena

First Ward is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Time Warner Cable Arena

The Market at 7th Street

First Ward Elementary School

401 N Myers St

Glass Park

Villa Francesca Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

thumbnail for Hyatt house Charlotte/Center City Hyatt House Hotel in #FirstWard is a convenient place to stay after attending an event at the Time Warner Cable Arena as it is adjacent to the stadium.

Mary DeGeorge
on Hyatt house Charlotte/Center City

thumbnail for Dixie's Tavern Dixie's Tavern in #FirstWard Charlotte, NC is a great place to get some delicious bar food before hitting other bars or to end the evening hanging out with your best pals. It is conveniently located across from the Seventh Street Station where you can catch the train or park in the deck.

Mary DeGeorge
on Dixie's Tavern

North McDowell

Small Sitting Area

thumbnail for Bar Charlotte Bar Charlotte is the universal hang out for the fun loving people in Charlotte, NC. Located in the #FirstWard, it is convenient to everything in and around the center city.

Mary DeGeorge
on Bar Charlotte

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