Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (86 Rentals)

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Rodden Square Apartments
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Rodden Square Apartments

7115 Rodden Mill CtCharlotte, NC 28262
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6405 W Sugar Creek RdCharlotte, NC 28269
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University, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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 8013 Gera Emma Dr priced from $625. 2427 Red Birch Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8013 Gera Emma Dr8013 Gera Emma Dr1BR,1BA$625
2427 Red Birch Dr2427 Red Birch Dr1BR,1BA$695
9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW1BR,1BA$700
1350 Hathshire Dr1350 Hathshire Dr1BR,1BA$750
6453 Ziegler Ln6453 Ziegler Ln1BR,1BA$795
15128 Scoter St15128 Scoter St1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NC

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.24 price per square foot 2427 Red Birch Dr Model at 2427 Red Birch Dr in the in the North Charlotte neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value University apartment is the 12129 Hampton Pl Dr Model at 12129 Hampton Pl Dr starting at $1,000 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the North Charlotte 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.
2427 Red Birch Dr2427 Red Birch Dr1BR,1BA$0.24
12129 Hampton Pl Dr12129 Hampton Pl Dr1BR,1BA$0.39
1033 Garrison Rd1033 Garrison Rd1BR,1BA$0.37
9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW1BR,1BA$0.30
10559 Bunclody Dr10559 Bunclody Dr1BR,1BA$0.46
Room in Condo on Hyde Glen CtRoom in Condo on Hyde Glen Ct1BR,1BA$0.46
6453 Ziegler Ln6453 Ziegler Ln1BR,1BA$0.56
15128 Scoter St15128 Scoter St1BR,1BA$0.57
1350 Hathshire Dr1350 Hathshire Dr1BR,1BA$0.56
Room in Condo on Plaza Walk DrRoom in Condo on Plaza Walk Dr1BR,1BA$0.56

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is 8013 Gera Emma Dr which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in University costs $2,015.

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 145 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 $584 which is $1,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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