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Avana Avebury
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$1,197 - $12,411
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Avana Avebury

2410 Allerton WayCharlotte, NC 28213
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Meadowbrook Apartments

2320 Ginger LnCharlotte, NC 28213
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1240 Merrick StCharlotte, NC 28213
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Mallard Green
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9800 Mary Alexander RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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1624 Arlyn Cir

1624 Arlyn CirCharlotte, NC 28213

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College Downs, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Downs area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Pavilion at UC priced from $925. Flats at 87Ten has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable College Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$925
Flats at 87TenThe MintStudio,1BA$1,019
Magnolia Terrace1A1BR,1BA$1,020
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYMadison1BR,1BA$1,036
Commons at University SquareA21BR,1BA$1,042
Halton ParkWimbledon1BR,1BA$1,063
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,064
Blu at NorthlineS1Studio,1BA$1,075
MAA Chancellor ParkWindsor1BR,1BA$1,118
Thrive at University CityA1A1BR,1BA$1,131

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Downs, NC

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Downs area is the $1.41 price per square foot Katana Model at Newell Village in the in the Mineral Springs neighborhood starting from $2,232. The second greatest value College Downs apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Wexford Apartment Homes starting at $1,565 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newell VillageKatana3BR,2.5BA$1.41
Wexford Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.45
Halton ParkStanley2BR,2BA$1.32
Union at Tryon2 Bed, 2 Bath, 984 Sq. Ft.2BR,2BA$1.37
Colville Condominiums2 Bed Student Rental2BR,2BA$0.84
Avana AveburyAberdeen1BR,1BA$1.32
Belle Haven ApartmentsAndover1BR,1BA$1.44
Commons at University SquareA21BR,1BA$1.32
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1.50
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYMadison1BR,1BA$1.53

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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 $1,131.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Downs is Magnolia Terrace which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in College Downs costs $1,778.

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 88 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 $473 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Downs.

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