Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $800 (29 Rentals)

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1606 Abbey Pl

CharlotteNC28209
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Elmsley Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmsley Grove

148 Tyvola DrCharlotte, NC 28210
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Charlotte Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charlotte Woods

1116 Scaleybark RdCharlotte, NC 28209
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

1415 Abbey PlCharlotte, NC 28209
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Gailyn on Sharon
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gailyn on Sharon

2365 Sharon RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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LaVie SouthPark
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LaVie SouthPark

5725 Carnegie BlvdCharlotte, NC 28209
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Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barclay Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barclay Downs area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Seneca Woods Apartments priced from $927. Madison Southpark Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,072. Here are the most affordable Barclay Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$927
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,072
Mezzo1MS627Studio,1BA$1,105
Arbor VillageAsh1BR,1BA$1,153
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,163
Park at DrexelS2Studio,1BA$1,199
Emerson at Montford ParkS1FStudio,1BA$1,211
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,217
Parkhill Condominiums2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,230
Selwyn Flats ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,267

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay Downs, NC

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barclay Downs area is the $1.90 price per square foot Southern Model at Magnolia Heights in the in the Myers Park neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Barclay Downs apartment is the C1 Model at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes starting at $1,887 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Meadows on Fairview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barclay Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia HeightsSouthern3BR,2BA$1.90
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$1.35
Park Place2 BR Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.63
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA4.11BR,1BA$1.58
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Parkhill Condominiums2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.47
Montford at Madison Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.86
Ashley Square at SouthParkWisteria1BR,1BA$1.93
Park at DrexelS2Studio ,1BA$1.93
Mezzo1MS569Studio ,1BA$2.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #95

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Barclay Downs Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barclay Downs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barclay Downs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barclay Downs is under $1,267.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barclay Downs?

The cheapest apartment in Barclay Downs is Madison Southpark Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,072, while the average apartment in Barclay Downs costs $2,585.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barclay Downs?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Barclay Downs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Barclay Downs?

Cheap apartments in Barclay Downs have an average cost of $689 which is $1,896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barclay Downs.

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