
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City North Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $700 (13 Rentals)
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University City North, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City North?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University City North Studio Apartments | $1,454 | $1,331 | $1,570 |
University City North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $720 | $4,160 |
University City North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,320 | $5,556 |
University City North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $740 | $3,822 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City North Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available University City North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City North area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Commons at University Square priced from $965. Cortland University North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable University City North apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Commons at University Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Cortland University North | Bruton Smith | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
MAA University Lake | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,148 |
Cortland University City | The Babson | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
Ashley Court Apartments | Ashley (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City North, NC
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City North area is the $1.21 price per square foot Cameron (C1) Model at Ashley Court Apartments in the in the Mineral Springs neighborhood starting from $1,696. The second greatest value University City North apartment is the Boulder Model at Aspen Heights University City starting at $889 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the University City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City North apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ashley Court Apartments | Cameron (C1) | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
Aspen Heights University City | Boulder | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
The Bellamy | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
The Union Student Living | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
Hyde Glen Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
MAA City Grand | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
MAA University Lake | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Cortland University City | The Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Thornberry Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Commons at University Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Getting Around the University City North Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 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 University City North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University City North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City North is under $1,288.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City North?
The cheapest apartment in University City North is Commons at University Square which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in University City North costs $2,630.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City North?
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 31 regular apartments in University City North 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 University City North?
Cheap apartments in University City North have an average cost of $203 which is $2,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City North.
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