
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $590 (20 Rentals)


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College Downs, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Downs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
College Downs Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $953 | $2,099 |
College Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $590 | $4,160 |
College Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $925 | $5,556 |
College Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $740 | $5,469 |
College Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $922 | $725 | $2,330 |
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Getting Around the College Downs Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Downs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Downs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Downs is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Downs?
The cheapest apartment in College Downs is TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY which is listed at $891, while the average apartment in College Downs costs $2,015.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College 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 88 regular apartments in College 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 College Downs?
Cheap apartments in College Downs have an average cost of $467 which is $1,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Downs.
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