Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $750 (20 Rentals)

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Mason
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$1,203 - $3,468

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Mason

8515 University Executive Park DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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Mallard Creek
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$1,207 - $3,487

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420 Michelle Linnea DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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525 Lex Dr

CharlotteNC28262

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9800 Mary Alexander RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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1624 Arlyn Cir
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1624 Arlyn Cir

1624 Arlyn CirCharlotte, NC 28213

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1610 Arlyn Cir

CharlotteNC28213

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 Commons at University Square priced from $874. The Spoke at McCullough Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $984. Here are the most affordable University City South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$874
The Spoke at McCullough StationThe Hendrick (S1)Studio,1BA$984
Magnolia Terrace1A1BR,1BA$1,027
The Piedmont1x1-648 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,089
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City South, NC

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City South area is the $0.51 price per square foot 3 Br Student Rental Model at Campus Walk Condominiums in the in the East Charlotte neighborhood starting from $575. The second greatest value University City South apartment is the Carrington Model at MAA Chancellor Park starting at $1,238 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Walk Condominiums3 Br Student Rental3BR,2BA$0.51
MAA Chancellor ParkCarrington2BR,2BA$1.18
Union at Tryon2 Bed, 2 Bath, 984 Sq. Ft.2BR,2BA$1.37
Arcadia2BR/2BA - Sycamore - Standard2BR,2BA$1.21
MAA City Grand11B1BR,1BA$1.43
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Plus2BR,2BA$1.08
Commons at University SquareA21BR,1BA$1.28
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1.55
The Piedmont1x1-648 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.68
Magnolia Terrace1A1BR,1BA$1.83

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 $1,266.

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 $872, while the average apartment in University City South costs $1,396.

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 37 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 $490 which is $906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City South.

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