
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Creek Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $700 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Back Creek Downs area of Charlotte.


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Back Creek Downs, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Creek Downs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Creek Downs Studio Apartments | $1,105 | $850 | $1,265 |
| Back Creek Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $800 | $2,772 |
| Back Creek Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $919 | $3,700 |
| Back Creek Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $895 | $6,921 |
| Back Creek Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $892 | $704 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Creek Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Back Creek Downs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Creek Downs area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Wexford Apartment Homes priced from $820. Pavilion at UC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Back Creek Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Pavilion at UC | Studio Standard - Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Halton Park | Wimbledon | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| The Village at Brierfield Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
| Mallard Creek | The Briar | 1BR,1BA | $1,152 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Creek Downs, NC
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Creek Downs area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $1,623. The second greatest value Back Creek Downs apartment is the Carrington Model at MAA Chancellor Park starting at $1,353 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Creek Downs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| MAA Chancellor Park | Carrington | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Yugo Charlotte College Downs | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Standard | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Avana Avebury | Aberdeen | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Belle Haven Apartments | Andover | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Halton Park | Wimbledon | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Mallard Creek | The Briar | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Village at Brierfield Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Heather Ridge | Arlington Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Creek Downs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Back Creek Downs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Back Creek Downs is under $1,311.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Back Creek Downs?
The cheapest apartment in Back Creek Downs is Wexford Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Back Creek Downs costs $1,540.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Back Creek 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 41 regular apartments in Back Creek 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 Back Creek Downs?
Cheap apartments in Back Creek Downs have an average cost of $500 which is $1,040 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Back Creek Downs.
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