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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 Wexford Apartment Homes priced from $855. Crossing at Reedy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$855
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$959
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$965
Hunters PointeOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,000
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Magnolia Terrace1B1BR,1BA$1,022
Links at CitisideThe Fairway1BR,1BA$1,025
Mallard GreenA11BR,1BA$1,049
Tryon Forest Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NC

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.07 price per square foot Nolan 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 $1,646 with a $1.02 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 FarmsNolan4BR,3.5BA$1.07
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
The Weathersby at Station CircleThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.19
Maple RunThe Selwyn2BR,2BA$1.18
Hyde Glen Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
Avana AveburyAberdeen1BR,1BA$1.30
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.05

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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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Commons at University Square which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in University costs $2,209.

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 109 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 $380 which is $1,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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