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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 Arbor Village priced from $1,063. Park at Drexel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Barclay Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor VillageA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,063
Park at Drexel0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,075
Selwyn FlatsStudio1BR,1BA$1,099
Parkhill Condominiums1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,110
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,121
CieloSStudio,1BA$1,219
Allure at SouthparkS1Studio,1BA$1,230
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,238
SouthPark MorrisonS1BStudio,1BA$1,260
Link Apartments® MontfordP1. S11BR,1BA$1,263

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay Downs, NC

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barclay Downs area is the $1.59 price per square foot A4.1 Model at Eastover Ridge Apartments in the in the Myers Park neighborhood starting from $1,463. The second greatest value Barclay Downs apartment is the A1 Model at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes starting at $1,121 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Meadows on Fairview 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.
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA4.11BR,1BA$1.59
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.30
The MarleyB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.62
Allure at SouthparkA31BR,1BA$2.01
Wildwood ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.83
Parkhill Condominiums1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.68
SouthPark MorrisonS1BStudio ,1BA$1.98
Selwyn FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
CieloSStudio ,1BA$1.99
Arbor VillageA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 Park at Drexel listed at $1,075.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barclay Downs Apartment is $1,063 at Arbor Village.

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 $1,225 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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