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

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9115 Olmsted DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$965
Cortland University NorthBruton Smith1BR,1BA$1,145
MAA University Lake11A1BR,1BA$1,148
Cortland University CityThe Babson1BR,1BA$1,154
Ashley Court ApartmentsAshley (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashley Court ApartmentsCameron (C1)3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Aspen Heights University CityBoulder4BR,4BA$0.65
The BellamyB22BR,2BA$1.42
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
Hyde Glen Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
MAA City Grand11A1BR,1BA$1.53
MAA University Lake11A1BR,1BA$1.47
Cortland University CityThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1.50
Thornberry ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.58
Commons at University SquareA11BR,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

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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