Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $800 (39 Rentals)

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130 Sharon Township LnCharlotte, NC 28211
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Gailyn on Sharon
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gailyn on Sharon

2365 Sharon RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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Elmsley Grove
1 to 3 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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Camden Foxcroft
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Foxcroft

4612 Simsbury RdCharlotte, NC 28226
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524 Wakefield Dr

CharlotteNC28209

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Park Selwyn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Selwyn Apartments

1930-1935 E Woodlawn RdCharlotte, 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 1 Bed unit found at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes priced from $1,058. The Marley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,087. Here are the most affordable Barclay Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,058
The MarleyA2 Traditional1BR,1BA$1,087
Selwyn FlatsStudio1BR,1BA$1,099
Link Apartments® MontfordP2. S1.1Studio,1BA$1,143
Wildwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,150
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,210
CieloSStudio,1BA$1,220
MAA South ParkTraditional 1x1 595 SF1BR,1BA$1,270
Arbor VillageAsh1BR,1BA$1,277
SouthPark MorrisonS1BStudio,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay Downs, NC

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barclay Downs area is the $1.24 price per square foot C1 Model at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes in the in the Meadows on Fairview neighborhood starting from $1,736. The second greatest value Barclay Downs apartment is the D2.1 Model at Eastover Ridge Apartments starting at $2,392 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Myers Park 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.
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$1.24
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsD2.13BR,2BA$1.78
Park Place2 BR Garden2BR,2BA$1.75
2701 Selwyn Ave2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.88
Magnolia HeightsAshes1BR,1BA$1.71
Park at Drexel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52
Montford at Madison Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.72
Arbor VillageAsh1BR,1BA$1.86
Selwyn FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
The MarleyA2 Modern1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barclay Downs Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Barclay Downs?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Barclay Downs is at Selwyn Flats listed at $1,099.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barclay Downs Apartment is $1,058 at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barclay Downs is starting from $1,305 at Arbor Village.

What is the most affordable Barclay Downs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barclay Downs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes and starts from $1,736.

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