
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $821 (68 Rentals)
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Charlotte Woods

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Wildwood Apartments

Selwyn Flats

Parkhill Condominiums

Arbor Village

Link Apartments® Montford

Madison Southpark Apartment Homes

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5736 Murrayhill Rd, Unit 1
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Montford at Madison Park Apartments

5125 Valley Stream Rd, Unit 5125

345 Sharon Twp Ln
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3222 Selwyn Farms Ln, Unit Hunters Run Condo

5007 Sharon Rd, Unit 5007 R SharonRd

4220 Colony Plz Dr

3246 Margellina Drive

130 Hollyday Ct
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826 Selwyn Place Rd

102, Unit 102

721 Gov Morrison St

2836 Huntingtowne Farms Ln, Unit 2836 Huntingtowne Farms

530 Kenlough Dr

The Harrison

5013 Sharon Rd, Unit k
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Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barclay Downs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Downs Studio Apartments | $1,491 | $921 | $2,719 |
| Barclay Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $995 | $3,708 |
| Barclay Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,145 | $10,000+ |
| Barclay Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $1,671 | $10,000+ |
| Barclay Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,610 | $8,610 | $8,610 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barclay Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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 Charlotte Woods priced from $995. Wildwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here are the most affordable Barclay Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Woods | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Wildwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Selwyn Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Arbor Village | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Link Apartments® Montford | P2. S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| The Marley | A2 Modern | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Park at Drexel | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Madison Southpark Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,254 |
| Mezzo 1 | MS569 | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| SouthPark Morrison | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay Downs, NC
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barclay Downs area is the $1.19 price per square foot C1 Model at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes in the in the Meadows on Fairview neighborhood starting from $1,671. The second greatest value Barclay Downs apartment is the Loebner Model at Magnolia Heights starting at $2,081 with a $1.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Southpark Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Magnolia Heights | Loebner | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| 3222 Selwyn Farms Ln, Unit Hunters Run Condo | 3222 Selwyn Farms Ln | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 5736 Murrayhill Rd, Unit 1 | 5736 Murrayhill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Cielo | B1- HC | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Park at Drexel | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Eastover Ridge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Parkhill Condominiums | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Charlotte Woods | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Selwyn Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC
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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 Link Apartments® Montford listed at $1,192.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barclay Downs Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barclay Downs Apartment is $995 at Charlotte Woods.
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 $1,185 at Charlotte Woods.
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 $1,671.
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