Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City North Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Mallard Creek
$1,446 - $1,901
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Mallard Creek

420 Michelle Linnea DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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$1,490 - $2,630
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Alexan Overlook

915 W Mallard Creek Church RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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Mallard Green
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Mallard Green

9800 Mary Alexander RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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Ellison Mallard Creek
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Ellison Mallard Creek

930 W Mallard Creek Church RdCharlotte, NC 28262

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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 Latitude at Mallard Creek priced from $1,105. Ashford Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,168. Here are the most affordable University City North apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Latitude at Mallard CreekA11BR,1BA$1,105
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1,168
Thornberry ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,180
Alexander VillageVerdoyer1BR,1BA$1,184
Cortland University CityThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1,198
Cortland University NorthBruton Smith1BR,1BA$1,205
Highlands at Alexander PointeA41BR,1BA$1,244
The BellamyA11BR,1BA$1,280
Ashley Court ApartmentsAshley (A1)1BR,1BA$1,289
MAA City Grand22A2BR,2BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City North, NC

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City North area is the $1.42 price per square foot B2 Model at The Bellamy in the in the North Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,815. The second greatest value University City North apartment is the 22A Model at MAA City Grand starting at $1,398 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Mineral Springs 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.
The BellamyB22BR,2BA$1.42
MAA City Grand22A2BR,2BA$1.23
Hyde Glen Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.32
Ashley Court ApartmentsAshley (A1)1BR,1.5BA$1.30
Mallard Glen and Adams PlaceBradley Renovated2BR,2BA$1.54
Alexander VillageGreenway1BR,1BA$1.52
Highlands at Alexander PointeA31BR,1BA$1.69
Cortland University CityThe Columbia1BR,1BA$1.61
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1.54
Thornberry ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.68

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 $1,398.

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

The cheapest apartment in University City North is Latitude at Mallard Creek which is listed at $1,105, while the average apartment in University City North costs $1,859.

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 67 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 $333 which is $1,526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City North.

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