Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (23 Rentals)

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College Downs, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Downs area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Charlotte University priced from $850. Wexford Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable College Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$850
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$955
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$971
Flats at 87TenThe MintStudio,1BA$999
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Downs, NC

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Downs area is the $1.00 price per square foot 9917 Atkins Ridge Dr Model at 9917 Atkins Ridge Dr in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $2,140. The second greatest value College Downs apartment is the 9854 Hanberry Blvd Model at 9854 Hanberry Blvd starting at $1,995 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9917 Atkins Ridge Dr9917 Atkins Ridge Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.00
9854 Hanberry Blvd9854 Hanberry Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.00
11040 Derryrush Ave11040 Derryrush Ave1BR,1BA$0.41
204 Tom Hunter Rd204 Tom Hunter Rd1BR,1BA$0.63
531 Lex Dr531 Lex Dr1BR,1BA$0.58
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
Room in Condo on Arlyn CirRoom in Condo on Arlyn Cir1BR,1BA$0.67
Room in Condo on Arlyn CirRoom in Condo on Arlyn Cir1BR,1BA$0.75
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Halton ParkWimbledon1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Downs, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern Charlotte, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Downs?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Downs is at Vivo Living Charlotte University listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Downs Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Downs Apartment is $971 at Commons at University Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Downs Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Downs is starting from $1,177 at Halton Park.

What is the most affordable College Downs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Downs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wexford Apartment Homes and starts from $1,485.

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