Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $800 (44 Rentals)

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5011 Sharon Rd, Unit A

5011 Sharon Rd
CharlotteNC28210

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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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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

1415 Abbey PlCharlotte, NC 28209
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Camden Foxcroft
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Foxcroft

4612 Simsbury RdCharlotte, NC 28226
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property at 340 Hollis Rd

$1,260

2 Bedroom Rentals

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340 Hollis Rd

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 Wildwood Apartments priced from $1,084. The Marley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Barclay Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,084
The MarleyA2 Traditional1BR,1BA$1,090
Arbor VillageAsh1BR,1BA$1,174
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,181
CieloSStudio,1BA$1,221
Selwyn Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,224
The AbbeyStudio AStudio,1BA$1,258
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,273
Mezzo 1MS579Studio,1BA$1,285
SouthPark MorrisonA1A1BR,1BA$1,333

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay Downs, NC

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barclay Downs area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 BR Townhome Model at Park Place in the in the Madison Park neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Barclay Downs apartment is the 2nd Floor Model at 2701 Selwyn Ave starting at $1,995 with a $1.88 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.
Park Place2 BR Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.69
2701 Selwyn Ave2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.88
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1.56
Park at Drexel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.37
Montford at Madison Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.83
Link Apartments® MontfordP1. A31BR,1BA$2.04
SouthPark MorrisonS1FStudio ,1BA$1.92
Arbor VillageAsh1BR,1BA$1.70
CieloSStudio ,1BA$2.00

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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 The Marley listed at $1,110.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barclay Downs Apartment is $1,084 at Wildwood Apartments.

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 $1,340 at Montford at Madison Park Apartments.

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 $1,840.

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