
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (88 Rentals)
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University, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,275 | $883 | $3,088 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $533 | $4,569 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $634 | $5,660 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $740 | $4,865 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $915 | $725 | $2,423 |
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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 2427 Red Birch Dr priced from $670. 9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2427 Red Birch Dr | 2427 Red Birch Dr | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW | 9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
531 Lex Dr | 531 Lex Dr | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
1350 Hathshire Dr | 1350 Hathshire Dr | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
15128 Scoter St | 15128 Scoter St | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
10559 Bunclody Dr | 10559 Bunclody Dr | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
204 Tom Hunter Rd | 204 Tom Hunter Rd | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NC
As of April 06, 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 $1,649 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Smith Farms | Newman | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.07 |
Spire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Ashley Court Apartments | Cameron (C1) | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
Aspen Heights University City | Boulder | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
The Union Student Living | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
Cheshire Chase Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Bridges at Mallard Creek Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Latitude 49 | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
Yugo Charlotte College Downs | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Millennium One | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
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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 Brightside Apartments which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in University costs $2,019.
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 147 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 $590 which is $1,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC
Written by: Carrie Catalano
I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.