Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Meadowbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

2320 Ginger LnCharlotte, NC 28213
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Walden Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Court Apartments

9115 Olmsted DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY

336 Blackhawk RdCharlotte, NC 28213
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Maple Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Run

2003 Canterwood DrCharlotte, NC 28213
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Woodland Hollow
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Hollow

6205 Dove Tree LnCharlotte, 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 Wexford Apartment Homes priced from $895. Vivo Living Charlotte University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable College Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$895
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$959
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$965
Flats at 87TenThe MintStudio,1BA$999
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Ashford GreenSage1BR,1BA$1,010
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYMadison1BR,1BA$1,057
Verde at McCullough StationS1Studio,1BA$1,060
Woodland HollowThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,109
The Piedmont1x1-6481BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Downs, NC

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Downs area is the $1.24 price per square foot C3B Model at The Oliver in the in the Mineral Springs neighborhood starting from $2,318. The second greatest value College Downs apartment is the Kent Model at Newell Village starting at $1,950 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Mineral Springs 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.
The OliverC3B3BR,2BA$1.24
Newell VillageKent3BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
Magnolia Terrace3A3BR,2BA$1.28
Maple RunThe Selwyn2BR,2BA$1.11
Avana AveburyAberdeen1BR,1BA$1.24
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.05
Halton ParkWimbledon1BR,1BA$1.38
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Downs, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #55

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern Charlotte, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the College Downs Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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

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

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 $1,115.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Downs is Commons at University Square which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in College Downs costs $1,953.

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 58 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 $380 which is $1,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Downs.

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