Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City North Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Mallard Creek
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Mallard Creek

420 Michelle Linnea DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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Alexan Overlook
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Alexan Overlook

915 W Mallard Creek Church RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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525 Lex Dr

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Mallard Green

9800 Mary Alexander RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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Ellison Mallard Creek

930 W Mallard Creek Church RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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9029 J M Keynes Dr, Unit 64

9029 J M Keynes Dr
CharlotteNC28262

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Cheapest Available University City North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City North area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Commons at University Square priced from $1,017. Thornberry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable University City North apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at University SquareA21BR,1BA$1,017
Thornberry ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,145
Mallard CreekThe Briar A1A1BR,1BA$1,152
Highlands at Alexander PointeA11BR,1BA$1,180
Latitude at Mallard Creek1a1BR,1BA$1,225
Cortland University CityThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1,226
Alexander VillageVerdoyer1BR,1BA$1,226
Mallard Glen and Adams PlaceBradley2BR,2BA$1,233
Accent Berkeley PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,259
Cortland Mallard CreekHyco1BR,1BA$1,272

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City North, NC

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City North area is the $1.32 price per square foot Cameron (C1) Model at Ashley Court Apartments in the in the Mineral Springs neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value University City North apartment is the B2 Model at The Bellamy starting at $1,820 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the North Charlotte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashley Court ApartmentsCameron (C1)3BR,2.5BA$1.32
The BellamyB22BR,2BA$1.42
Campus Walk Condominiums3 Br Student Rental3BR,2BA$0.51
Hyde Glen Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.32
Mallard Glen and Adams PlaceBradley Renovated2BR,2BA$1.47
Ashford GreenPine1BR,1BA$1.48
MAA City Grand11A1BR,1BA$1.45
Commons at University SquareA21BR,1BA$1.28
Highlands at Alexander PointeA11BR,1BA$1.60
University Village at Charlotte4X4 Emerald Package4BR,4BA$1.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University City North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City North is under $1,272.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City North?

The cheapest apartment in University City North is Commons at University Square which is listed at $1,017, while the average apartment in University City North costs $1,610.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City North?

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 29 regular apartments in University City North 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 City North?

Cheap apartments in University City North have an average cost of $223 which is $1,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City North.

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