
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (31 Rentals)
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The Gables at Druid Hills Senior Apartments

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University Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Park Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $1,099 | $1,743 |
University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $645 | $4,925 |
University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $745 | $3,640 |
University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $845 | $4,211 |
University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,550 | $1,850 |
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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. Oaklawn West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Terrace View | 1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit) | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Oaklawn West | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Nu Wesley East | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Birch Townhomes | 2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Thompson Place Apartments | 2B Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Wingate | 3BR,2BA | $1,222 |
The Perch | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Kinship | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Cadence Music Factory | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, NC
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2927 Meadow Knoll Dr Model at 2927 Meadow Knoll Dr in the in the Garden Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the The Glenwood 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2927 Meadow Knoll Dr | 2927 Meadow Knoll Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.84 |
Enderly Towns | The Glenwood | 2BR,3.5BA | $1.34 |
402 Lakewood Ave | 402 Lakewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.12 |
520 Wabash Ave | 520 Wabash Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
3810 Braden Dr | 3810 Braden Dr | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
401 Touch Me not Ln | 401 Touch Me not Ln | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Thompson Place Apartments | 4 BR Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.45 |
The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Wingate | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Birch Townhomes | 3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Oaklawn West | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Park, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #200
Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,299.
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 $2,270.
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 56 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 $558 which is $1,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.
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