
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $800 (26 Rentals)


Room in Condo on Arlyn Cir

Room in Townhome on Lex Dr

Room in Townhome on Derryrush Ave

9548 University Terrace Dr

Maple Run
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Woodland Hollow

Union at Tryon

408 Nathaniel Wy

Magnolia Terrace
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Heather Ridge

MAA University Lake

MAA City Grand
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The Piedmont

Vivo Living Charlotte (Tryon)

438 Blue Rock Dr

338 Orchard Trace Ln
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College Downs, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Downs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Downs Studio Apartments | $1,128 | $498 | $1,842 |
College Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $800 | $2,781 |
| College Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $919 | $3,770 |
| College Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $895 | $6,815 |
| College Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $976 | $750 | $2,450 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Downs, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #71
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Downs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Downs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Downs is under $1,020.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Downs?
The cheapest apartment in College Downs is Walden Station which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in College Downs costs $1,573.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College 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 212 regular apartments in College 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 College Downs?
Cheap apartments in College Downs have an average cost of $481 which is $1,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Downs.
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