
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University City South area of Charlotte.


Magnolia Terrace

Ashford Green

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Vivo Living Charlotte University

The Piedmont

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Vivo Living Charlotte (Tryon)

MAA University Lake
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9401 Old Concord Rd, Unit B

Heather Ridge

MAA Chancellor Park

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Mason

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Union at Tryon

MAA City Grand

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Mallard Green

1624 Arlyn Cir

9401 Old Concord Rd

1638 Arlyn Cir

9329 Old Concord Rd

1645 Arlyn Cir
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9617 Vinca Cir

8969 Meadow Vista Rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City South Studio Apartments | $1,459 | $1,064 | $2,054 |
| University City South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $800 | $2,286 |
| University City South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $919 | $2,959 |
| University City South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $650 | $3,747 |
| University City South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $769 | $2,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available University City South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City South area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Magnolia Terrace priced from $1,003. Vivo Living Charlotte University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,064. Here are the most affordable University City South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Terrace | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| Vivo Living Charlotte University | Classic Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,064 |
| The Spoke at McCullough Station | The Hendrick (S1) | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
| 1624 Arlyn Cir | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1,248 |
| Heather Ridge | Arlington Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City South, NC
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City South area is the $1.36 price per square foot Jade Model at Ashford Green in the in the East Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,435. The second greatest value University City South apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Sugarberry - Standard Model at Arcadia starting at $1,195 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Mineral Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Green | Jade | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Arcadia | 2BR/2BA - Sugarberry - Standard | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| MAA University Lake | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Union at Tryon | 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 984 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| MAA City Grand | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Colville Condominiums | 2 Bed Student Rental | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Rush | 2BR/2BA - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Piedmont | 1x1-802 Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Heather Ridge | Arlington Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Magnolia Terrace | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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 $1,348.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City South?
The cheapest apartment in University City South is Magnolia Terrace which is listed at $1,003, while the average apartment in University City South costs $1,699.
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 99 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 $494 which is $1,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City South.
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