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9800 Mary Alexander 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 Walden Station priced from $800. Commons at University Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable University City North apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$940
Mallard CreekThe Briar1BR,1BA$970
Ashford GreenSage1BR,1BA$980
Cortland University NorthBruton Smith1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City North, NC

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City North area is the $1.23 price per square foot B1 Model at The Bellamy in the in the North Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value University City North apartment is the 22B Model at MAA City Grand starting at $1,673 with a $1.45 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 BellamyB12BR,2BA$1.23
MAA City Grand22B2BR,2BA$1.45
Hyde Glen2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.20
Ashley Court ApartmentsAshley (A1)1BR,1.5BA$1.30
Mallard Glen and Adams PlaceBradley Renovated2BR,2BA$1.54
Cortland University CityThe Columbia1BR,1BA$1.55
MAA University Lake11A1BR,1BA$1.56
Thornberry ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.53
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$1.38
Mallard CreekThe Briar1BR,1BA$1.45

Getting Around the University City North Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in University City North is Walden Station which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in University City North costs $1,920.

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 70 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 $330 which is $1,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City North.

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