Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $533 (79 Rentals)

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Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Charlotte and the best places to live with original content written by our Charlotte, NC Local Expert Carrie Catalano!

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Rodden Square Apartments
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Rodden Square Apartments

7115 Rodden Mill CtCharlotte, NC 28262
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Rosewood Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Commons

6405 W Sugar Creek RdCharlotte, NC 28269
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $820.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is 2427 Red Birch Dr which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in University costs $2,020.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 151 regular apartments in University 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?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $592 which is $1,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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