Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Nia Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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201 S Hoskins Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

201 S Hoskins Rd

201 S Hoskins RdCharlotte, NC 28208
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Nu Wesley East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley East

3001-3119 Parkway AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Nu Wesley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley

1052 McQuay StCharlotte, NC 28208
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University Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Terrace View priced from $925. Link Apartments® CYKEL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$925
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$1,019
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
Nu Wesley EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Thompson Place Apartments2B Townhome2BR,1BA$1,190
The PerchA1A1BR,1BA$1,270
KinshipS1Studio,1BA$1,270
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,1BA$1,295
Nu WesleyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, NC

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.59 price per square foot D1 Model at Abode at Greenway in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the The Alexander Model at Enderly Towns starting at $2,295 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Abode at GreenwayD14BR,3.5BA$1.59
Enderly TownsThe Alexander3BR,3.5BA$1.34
One West EndThe James2BR,2.5BA$1.83
Thompson Place Apartments4 BR Townhome4BR,2BA$1.45
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.45
Nu WesleyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Cadence Music FactoryA31BR,1BA$2.08
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #187

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Park Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 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 Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Park is Terrace View which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in University Park costs $2,202.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?

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 50 regular apartments in University Park 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 Park?

Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $557 which is $1,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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