Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the College Downs Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC (148 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the College Downs area of Charlotte that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Most Pet Friendly College Downs Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the College Downs area of Charlotte, NC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Mason with prices starting from $1,315 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Walden Station scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $800. Here are the most Pet Friendly College Downs apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Mason4/4Mineral Springs$1,315
Walden Station3.8/4University City North$800
NOVEL University Place by Crescent Communities3/4University City North$1,429
Yugo Charlotte College Downs3/4College Downs$769
Heather Ridge3/4College Downs$1,118

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in College Downs

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the College Downs of College Downs is the 3 Bedroom Handicap Model at Walden Station, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $800. The second cheapest College Downs Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Standard - Call For Availability Studio unit at Pavilion at UC starting at $1,000. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly College Downs apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap$800
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For Availability$1,000
MAA University Lake11A$1,118
Cortland University CityThe Oxford$1,179
The OliverA1M$1,202
Heather RidgeAvery Renovated$1,233
MasonS2$1,315
NOVEL University Place by Crescent CommunitiesS1m1$1,429
MAA City Grand22B$1,508
Arcadia1BR/1BA - Hickory - Standard$1,655

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Downs, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #60

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Pet Friendly Rating

This area of Charlotte has a reputation as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly College Downs Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in College Downs?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in College Downs is at University Townhomes at Charlotte listed at $499.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly College Downs Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in College Downs is $1,579.

What is the largest Pet Friendly College Downs Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in College Downs is a 2,117 square feet unit starting from $830 at Arcadia.

What is the average size for College Downs Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in College Downs is currently at 640 sq ft.

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