Cheap Homes for Rent in University City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,400 (12 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 $975. Halton Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,173. 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$975
Halton ParkWimbledon1BR,1BA$1,173
Latitude at Mallard CreekA11BR,1BA$1,180
Mallard GreenA11BR,1BA$1,199
East VillageS2Studio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, NC

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $0.65 price per square foot C3 Model at The Union Student Living in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $824. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 9548 University Terrace Dr Model at 9548 University Terrace Dr, Unit Apt # A starting at $590 with a $0.54 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.
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
9548 University Terrace Dr, Unit Apt # A9548 University Terrace Dr4BR,2BA$0.54
Hyde Glen Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14
Halton ParkWimbledon1BR,1BA$1.38
Highlands At Alexander PointeA4 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.79
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1.72
Thornberry ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.79
Mallard GreenA11BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about University City

What type of rentals are currently available in University City?

There are currently 32 Apartments for Rent in University City, NC with pricing that ranges from $590 to $4,758. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University City ranging from $1,400 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University City ranges from $1,400 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,702.

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