
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $700 (8 Rentals)


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University City South, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University City South Studio Apartments | $1,234 | $959 | $1,859 |
University City South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $700 | $4,108 |
University City South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $939 | $5,271 |
University City South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $970 | $4,138 |
University City South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $790 | $590 | $859 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Getting Around the University City South Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 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 South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University City South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City South is under $1,209.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City South?
The cheapest apartment in University City South is Commons at University Square which is listed at $1,073, while the average apartment in University City South costs $1,853.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City South?
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 South 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 South?
Cheap apartments in University City South have an average cost of $412 which is $1,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City South.
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