Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $800 (32 Rentals)

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1606 Abbey Pl

CharlotteNC28209

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Elmsley Grove
1 to 2 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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LaVie SouthPark
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LaVie SouthPark

5725 Carnegie BlvdCharlotte, NC 28209
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Gailyn on Sharon
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gailyn on Sharon

2365 Sharon RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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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 2 Beds unit found at Seneca Woods Apartments priced from $927. Arbor Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,113. Here are the most affordable Barclay Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$927
Arbor VillageCypress1BR,1BA$1,113
Selwyn Flats ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
Park at DrexelA41BR,1BA$1,199
The MarleyA2 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,250
Link Apartments® MontfordP1. S11BR,1BA$1,262
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA3.11BR,1BA$1,269
Wildwood ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,287
Allure at SouthparkS1Studio,1BA$1,325
The AbbeyStudio AStudio,1BA$1,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay Downs, NC

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barclay Downs area is the $1.22 price per square foot C1 Model at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes in the in the Meadows on Fairview neighborhood starting from $1,706. The second greatest value Barclay Downs apartment is the D1.2 Model at Eastover Ridge Apartments starting at $2,298 with a $1.69 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$1.22
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsD1.23BR,2.5BA$1.69
Magnolia HeightsLily1BR,1BA$2.00
Montford at Madison Park ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.63
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Park at DrexelA31BR,1BA$1.46
Wildwood ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.85
Allure at SouthparkS1Studio ,1BA$2.20
Selwyn Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02
Arbor VillageCypress1BR,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #118

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC

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Getting Around the Barclay Downs Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barclay Downs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barclay Downs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barclay Downs is under $1,341.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barclay Downs?

The cheapest apartment in Barclay Downs is Arbor Village which is listed at $1,113, while the average apartment in Barclay Downs costs $3,045.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barclay 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 7 regular apartments in Barclay 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 Barclay Downs?

Cheap apartments in Barclay Downs have an average cost of $277 which is $2,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barclay Downs.

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