Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $700 (10 Rentals)

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University City, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Pavilion at UC priced from $1,000. Halton Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Halton ParkWimbledon1BR,1BA$1,090
Cortland University NorthBruton Smith1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, NC

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $0.65 price per square foot Boulder Model at Aspen Heights University City in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $889. The second greatest value University City apartment is the C3 Model at The Union Student Living starting at $740 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen Heights University CityBoulder4BR,4BA$0.65
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
Halton ParkMasters2BR,2BA$1.39
Hyde Glen Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
Mallard CreekThe Mallard2BR,2BA$1.45
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14
Thornberry ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.62
Cortland Mallard CreekHyco1BR,1BA$1.69
Cortland University NorthBruton Smith1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University City, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #125

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University City is at Pavilion at UC listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment is $1,090 at Halton Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University City is starting from $1,177 at Halton Park.

What is the most affordable University City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Halton Park and starts from $1,565.

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