Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City North Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (12 Rentals)

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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 2427 Red Birch Dr priced from $695. 531 Lex Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable University City North apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2427 Red Birch Dr2427 Red Birch Dr1BR,1BA$695
531 Lex Dr531 Lex Dr1BR,1BA$850
1033 Garrison Rd1033 Garrison Rd1BR,1BA$895
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$965
Cortland University NorthBruton Smith1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City North, NC

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City North area is the $0.24 price per square foot 2427 Red Birch Dr Model at 2427 Red Birch Dr in the in the North Charlotte neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value University City North apartment is the 1033 Garrison Rd Model at 1033 Garrison Rd starting at $895 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the North Charlotte 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.
2427 Red Birch Dr2427 Red Birch Dr1BR,1BA$0.24
1033 Garrison Rd1033 Garrison Rd1BR,1BA$0.37
Room in Condo on Hyde Glen CtRoom in Condo on Hyde Glen Ct1BR,1BA$0.46
Ashley Court ApartmentsCameron (C1)3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Aspen Heights University CityBoulder4BR,4BA$0.65
531 Lex Dr531 Lex Dr1BR,1BA$0.65
The BellamyB22BR,2BA$1.49
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
Hyde Glen Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
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 $1,180.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City North?

The cheapest apartment in University City North is 2427 Red Birch Dr which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in University City North costs $1,905.

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 32 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 $245 which is $1,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City North.

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