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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Easily apply online here! Our non-refundable application fee is $60 per adult. Our lease reservation fee is $350 per apartment. Contact our office for more information about our income requirements and credit, criminal, rental, and civil court background check.

Walk-ins are accepted, but we recommend you make an appointment. Click here to schedule your tour of Link Apartments® Mint Street in South End, Charlotte, NC!

Link Apartments® Mint Street requires all residents to obtain renter's insurance for a minimum of $100,000 liability coverage and list our community as an additional interested party.  We must have a copy of your declaration page or acord prior to move-in.  Ask us about our partner, ePremium, for all your renter's insurance needs!
 

Link Apartments® Mint Street is located at 1200 S. Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28203 in South End's Historic Gold District! Click here to learn more about our amazing location just blocks from Bank of America Stadium and Uptown!

Our Link Apartments® Team is dedicated to ensuring your move-in is smooth and stress free! Part of that process is making your home fresh & move-in ready by hiring our professional cleaners to sparkle and clean every inch, and our Link Apartments® Service Team performs our  Link Apartments® quality control checklist. Plus, our on-site Leasing Team is available 7 days a week to help with any questions or concerns you may have!

To keep your trusted vehicle near, Link Apartments Mint Street has a parking garage right on the property. Parking is $150 monthly for the 1st vehicle and $200 dollars a month for each additional vehicle in our community parking garage. Pricing subject to change at any time. Contact our leasing office to learn more information about our limited availability and additional parking options
 

We are only blocks away from the Carson light rail station in South End. Bicycle racks are located at every light rail station and inside each light rail vehicle. Plus, electric scooter charging stations are located nearby our property to help you quickly get to Uptown and South End!
 

Every apartment includes an efficient ENERGY-STAR® washer/dryer, and select units include a WiFi Enabled Smart Home Washer/Dryer!
 

Fall in love with all the amazing shops & boutiques in South End and Uptown Charlotte, all within walking distance of Link Apartments® Mint Street!  Don't forget about food!  Whole Foods & multiple local markets are within 1 mile of our community and we are just a short walk from the South End Farmers Market! 
 

We love to see your Link Style!  You can decorate your home with paint*, curtains, and artwork.  Reach out to our office if you'd like to further discuss any of your décor ideas! 

*We ask that the apartment be painted back to its original color before move out.  Charges will apply if the original paint is not restored at move out.

Submit regular service requests 24/7 on the Link Apartments® App or your online resident portal!  For the fastest response to emergency after-hours maintenance requests, please call us at 704.815.6405.  Your Link Apartments® home is our priority.  We expect to complete all requests within 24-hours and will let you know if that is not possible!
 

Trash is $5 monthly.  Parking starts at $150 monthly, please contact the office for more details.  

You are responsible for your water, electric and internet/cable.  Water is submetered and paid with your monthly rent through the Link resident portal.  You must set up your electric with Duke Energy prior to move in.  You can choose between Spectrum and AT&T for your internet/cable.
 

Emergency maintenance is available 24/7. For emergency requests, please call 704.815.6405 and follow the menu prompts to reach our service team.  All other maintenance requests can be submitted through our Link Apartments® App. 
 

Easily pay rent with an eCheck, Debit or Credit Card on the Link Apartments® app or resident portal!  The portal is open for online payments the 1st - 5th of every month.  
 

We have a turf dog run open 24/7!  We also offer a Link Paws Spa that includes a professional grade dog wash and blow dryer!  Visit Link Pets to learn more about pet-friendly living at Link Apartments® Mint Street. 
 

Link Apartments® Mint Street is NOW OPEN + LEASING!  Pricing and availability are subject to change at any time.  Visit our floor plans page to learn more.

All apartments at Link Apartments® Mint Street are pet friendly! Check out our floor plans page to view current pricing and availability.  Visit our Link Pets page to learn more about pet-friendly living near Uptown Charlotte, NC!

All residents of Link Apartments® Mint Street can enjoy our saltwater pool, 24/7 gym and yoga studio, Link clubhouse with co-working cubbies, rooftop terrace and lounge, and more! Select studio, 1, and 2-bedroom units include balcony.  Ask us about our apartments with walk-out patios! Discover all our elevated amenities here. 
 

We are only blocks away from Bank of America Stadium! Enjoy views of football and soccer games from our spacious pool courtyard or scenic rooftop terrace!
 

Our income requirements are 2.5 times the monthly rent.  We also run a credit, criminal, civil court, and rental history background check.  Please contact the office for a detailed list of our residential criteria. 
 

Link Apartments® Mint Street is your Link to What Matters Most in South End!  Our unbeatable location connects you with all things Charlotte, and our dedicated Link Apartments® Team is here to ensure you have a smooth application, move-in and living experience.  Come by for a tour to discover why Link Apartments® Mint Street is the best place to be in Charlotte, NC!
 

Residents employed by our preferred employers will receive $300 off their first month rent!  Our preferred employers are Gold District Businesses, Bank of America, Truist, Wells Fargo, Atrium Health, Novant Health, Lowes Tower Businesses, Government (State, City + County), and Honeywell. 
 

Charlotte's rental market runs along the LYNX Blue Line, from the corporate towers of Uptown down through South End's converted warehouses to the tree-lined streets of Dilworth. These neighborhoods stand out for renters:

South End

South End was named the fastest-growing apartment submarket in the United States in 2018, and the neighborhood has kept building along the 3.5-mile Charlotte Rail Trail and the LYNX Blue Line's Carson Station ever since. Link Apartments® Mint Street sits in the neighborhood's Gold District corner, a few blocks from Bank of America Stadium and Truist Field. Breweries, converted mill buildings, and a growing corporate presence, including LendingTree's headquarters at Vantage South End, give the area a mix of nightlife and daytime foot traffic.

Uptown (Center City)

Uptown is Charlotte's financial core, home to Bank of America's and Truist Financial's headquarters towers along Tryon Street. Renters here trade square footage for walkability, with the Belk Theater, Romare Bearden Park, and the Charlotte Convention Center all within a few blocks. The LYNX Blue Line connects Uptown directly to South End and NoDa.

Dilworth

Dilworth is one of Charlotte's oldest streetcar suburbs, built around tree-canopied streets just south of Uptown. Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center campus sits inside the neighborhood on Blythe Boulevard, making it a common choice for hospital staff. Niche ranked Dilworth the fifth-best place to live in North Carolina for 2026.

NoDa

NoDa, short for North Davidson, is Charlotte's arts district, built around galleries, music venues, and the 36th Street light rail station. The neighborhood keeps a lower-rise, more eclectic feel than Uptown or South End, with murals and independent shops lining North Davidson Street. It is a straight shot down the Blue Line from South End without needing a car.

Charlotte pairs a corporate-headquarters economy with a fast-growing light rail network, a combination that puts national banking hubs and neighborhood greenways within the same commute. Here is what sets it apart:

A Corporate Headquarters Hub

Charlotte ranked the No. 2 best U.S. city for corporate headquarters for the second consecutive year in Site Selection magazine's 2026 site selectors survey. Bank of America and Truist Financial both run their headquarters towers from Uptown's Tryon Street, and Honeywell's global headquarters sits on South Mint Street, the same street as Link Apartments® Mint Street. That density of corporate offices keeps Uptown's daytime population high and its restaurant scene busy on weekdays, not just weekends.

The Rail Trail and Light Rail Network

The Charlotte Rail Trail runs 3.5 miles alongside the LYNX Blue Line, connecting Uptown to South End and linking up with Dilworth, Wilmore, and Southside Park along the way. The Blue Line itself covers 19.3 miles and 26 stations between University City and Pineville, giving car-free residents a real commuting option. From Link Apartments® Mint Street, Carson Station is about a nine-minute walk, putting the whole system within reach.

Nationally Ranked Livability

U.S. News & World Report ranked Charlotte the fifth-best place to live in the United States for 2025-2026, citing its economy and recreational offerings. The ranking places Charlotte ahead of many larger, more established metro areas, a reflection of the city's continued population growth. For renters, that translates into a market with steady job growth and a wide range of neighborhoods to choose from.

A Growing Sports and Entertainment Calendar

Bank of America Stadium hosts the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, while Truist Field a few blocks away is home to the Charlotte Knights, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Both stadiums sit on South Mint Street, putting residents within walking distance of professional football, soccer, and baseball in the same year. Charlotte's arena, Spectrum Center, adds NBA games to the mix a short light rail ride into Uptown.

Link Apartments® Mint Street's spot on South Mint Street puts residents within a few minutes of two professional sports venues and a short light rail ride from Uptown's museums and theaters. Popular attractions nearby include:

• Bank of America Stadium

• Truist Field

• Spectrum Center

• Romare Bearden Park

• Charlotte Rail Trail

• First Ward Park

• Museum of Illusions

• Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

• Mint Museum Uptown

• NASCAR Hall of Fame

• Charlotte Convention Center

• Wooden Robot Brewery

Most of this list sits within a fifteen-minute walk or a single light rail ride from Link Apartments® Mint Street's front door.

Nine minutes on foot from Link Apartments® Mint Street, Carson Station puts Uptown Charlotte's banking towers a few light rail stops away, and Interstate 77 runs along South End's western edge for anyone driving instead, connecting to Interstate 85 a few miles north of Uptown. Major employers within an easy commute include:

• Bank of America (global headquarters, Uptown)

• Truist Financial (headquarters, Uptown)

• Duke Energy (headquarters, Uptown)

• Honeywell (global headquarters, South Mint Street)

• LendingTree (headquarters, South End)

• Allspring Global Investments (headquarters, South End)

• Wells Fargo (major operations hub in Uptown; global headquarters in San Francisco)

• Atrium Health (headquarters, Dilworth)

• Compass Group North America (headquarters, near Charlotte Douglas International Airport)

• Nucor (headquarters, SouthPark)

• UNC Charlotte Center City (Uptown campus)

• Mecklenburg County and City of Charlotte government offices (Uptown)

Residents who want to skip the highway can reach most of these employers on the LYNX Blue Line directly from Carson Station.

At Link Apartments® Mint Street, the amenity list starts with a rooftop lounge and a saltwater pool and builds out from there, including:

A Saltwater Pool and Rooftop Lounge on South Mint Street

The saltwater pool comes with a sundeck, and gas grills along a poolside dining patio, while the rooftop lounge adds an open-air terrace with Uptown views a floor above. Both spaces sit on the same stretch of Mint Street as Bank of America Stadium, so residents can watch the skyline change color before walking to a Panthers game. The zen courtyard's sculpture garden and four fire pits give a quieter alternative on the same property.

Cycle Storage with Direct Trail and Transit Access

A cycle storage room with a repair station and bike wash connects residents to the 3.5-mile paved path that runs alongside the LYNX Blue Line. Carson Station is about a nine-minute walk away, putting Uptown's offices and South End's breweries within reach without a car. Electric vehicle charging stations and a gated parking garage cover residents who do drive.

A Co-Working Lounge for Remote and Hybrid Work

The co-working lounge includes a private conference room and a printer, a practical amenity for residents working from home part of the week in a city built around corporate offices. It sits apart from the clubhouse, so a work call and a pool table game can happen in the building at the same time. Luxer One® package lockers with a Luxer Fridge® handle deliveries for residents who are out during the day.

A Turf Dog Park and Pet-Friendly Building

The turf dog park and a dog wash with a fur dryer give Link Apartments® Mint Street's pet-owning residents a place to exercise and clean up without leaving the property. Pet fees run $350 for the first pet and $20 a month per pet, with no weight restrictions, though the building does maintain a list of restricted breeds. For a neighborhood with as much foot traffic as South End, having dog amenities on site cuts down on unnecessary walks through busy sidewalks.

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