
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,145 (13 Rentals)


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Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barclay Downs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Barclay Downs Studio Apartments | $1,658 | $1,145 | $4,086 |
Barclay Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $950 | $4,098 |
Barclay Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $927 | $10,000+ |
Barclay Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $1,070 | $10,000+ |
Barclay Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $1,194 | $1,194 |
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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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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 $1,271.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barclay Downs?
The cheapest apartment in Barclay Downs is Mezzo1 which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Barclay Downs costs $2,530.
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 $692 which is $1,838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barclay Downs.
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