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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Charlotte University priced from $850. Commons at University Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $972. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$850
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$972
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$999
Flats at 87TenThe MintStudio,1BA$999
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
The Grayson Apartment HomesThe Birkdale (A1)1BR,1BA$1,010
Woodland HollowThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,031
Heather RidgeArlington1BR,1BA$1,040
Mallard Glen and Adams PlaceArlington1BR,1BA$1,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NC

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.07 price per square foot Newman Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,323. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,634 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Smith FarmsNewman4BR,3.5BA$1.07
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Infinity260Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Willows at the University2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.24
Cheshire Chase ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.23
The Mill2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.83
Ashley Court ApartmentsAshley (A1)1BR,1.5BA$1.16
Avana AveburyAberdeen1BR,1BA$1.22
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.83
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11

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University, Charlotte, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University is at Vivo Living Charlotte University listed at $850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Apartment is $972 at Commons at University Square.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University is starting from $1,170 at Somerset Apartments.

What is the most affordable University Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grayson Apartment Homes and starts from $1,379.

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