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                                                                    Exhibit 23.9

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
use of our reports dated February 19, 1999, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of R/N South Florida Cable Management Limited Partnership
and Indiana Cable Associates, Ltd. included in Amendment No. 5 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 and related Prospectus of Charter
Communications, Inc. for the registration of Class A common stock.


                                               /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado

November 4, 1999

