Cheap Homes for Rent in the Barclay Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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property at 2810 Selwyn Ave
$1,700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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2810 Selwyn Ave

CharlotteNC28209

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property at 1818 Jameston Dr
$1,724 - $1,725
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1818 Jameston Dr

CharlotteNC28209
property at 4625 Piedmont Row Dr
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4625 Piedmont Row Dr, Unit 402

4625 Piedmont Row Dr
CharlotteNC28210
property at 5001 Sharon Rd
$1,400 - $1,800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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5001 Sharon Rd

CharlotteNC28210

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property at 335 Wakefield Dr
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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335 Wakefield Dr, Unit Myers Park Condo

335 Wakefield Dr
CharlotteNC28209
property at 5007 Sharon Rd
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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5007 Sharon Rd, Unit 5007 R SharonRd

5007 Sharon Rd
CharlotteNC28210
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property at 130 Hollyday Ct
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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130 Hollyday Ct

CharlotteNC28210

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property at 7109 Rockcliff Ct
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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7109 Rockcliff Ct

CharlotteNC28210
property at 5013 Sharon Rd
$2,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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5013 Sharon Rd, Unit k

5013 Sharon Rd
CharlotteNC28210
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charlotte WoodsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$995
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,076
Selwyn Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Arbor VillageA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,190
Link Apartments® MontfordP2. S1.1Studio,1BA$1,192
The MarleyA2 Modern1BR,1BA$1,199
Park at Drexel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,242
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1,254
Mezzo 1MS569Studio,1BA$1,275
SouthPark MorrisonS1BStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Madison Southpark Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$1.19
Magnolia HeightsLoebner2BR,2BA$1.81
3222 Selwyn Farms Ln, Unit Hunters Run Condo3222 Selwyn Farms Ln2BR,2BA$1.73
5736 Murrayhill Rd, Unit 15736 Murrayhill Rd1BR,1BA$1.30
CieloB1- HC2BR,2BA$1.58
Park at Drexel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.60
Parkhill Condominiums2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.58
Charlotte WoodsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.42
Selwyn FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barclay Downs

What type of rentals are currently available in Barclay Downs?

There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in Barclay Downs, NC with pricing that ranges from $921 to $11,882. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Barclay Downs ranging from $1,200 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Barclay Downs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Barclay Downs ranges from $1,200 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,743.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Barclay Downs?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Barclay Downs range from $1,671 to $11,882, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,625 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,610.

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