9543 University Terrace Dr
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $700 (22 Rentals)
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CharlotteNC28262
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CharlotteNC28213
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507 Lex Dr
CharlotteNC28262
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MAA Chancellor Park
8215 University RdgCharlotte, NC 28213
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$1,009 - $1,069Studio Apartments Available Now
Vivo Living Charlotte University
123 McCullough DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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Magnolia Terrace
8301 Paces Oaks BlvdCharlotte, NC 28213
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$1,019 - $1,229Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vivo Living Charlotte (Tryon)
8503 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28262
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$1,033 - $2,1571 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Piedmont
1301 Ivy Meadow DrCharlotte, NC 28213
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$1,133 - $4,965
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Mason
8515 University Executive Park DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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$1,183 - $3,8631 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MAA University Lake
9401 Grove Hill DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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$1,199 - $2,9811 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ashford Green
230 Barton Creek DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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$1,232 - $2,6241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Heather Ridge
8800 Meadow Vista RdCharlotte, NC 28213
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$1,348 - $1,553
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Union at Tryon
302 Hampton Church RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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MAA City Grand
608 McCullough DrCharlotte, NC 28262
9041 Meadow Vista Rd
CharlotteNC28213
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Walden Court Apartments
9115 Olmsted DrCharlotte, NC 28262
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Mallard Green
9800 Mary Alexander RdCharlotte, NC 28262
9329 Old Concord Rd
CharlotteNC28213
1645 Arlyn Cir
CharlotteNC28213
1610 Arlyn Cir
CharlotteNC28213
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City South Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $959 | $2,152 |
| University City South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $800 | $2,175 |
| University City South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $919 | $3,070 |
| University City South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,020 | $4,965 |
| University City South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $769 | $2,100 |
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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 Commons at University Square priced from $959. The Spoke at McCullough Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable University City South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commons at University Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| The Spoke at McCullough Station | The Hendrick (S1) | Studio,1BA | $959 |
| MAA Chancellor Park | Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $993 |
| Magnolia Terrace | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Vivo Living Charlotte University | STDO - Classic Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City South, NC
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City South area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - Dogwood - Standard Model at Arcadia in the in the Mineral Springs neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value University City South apartment is the 32B Model at MAA University Lake starting at $1,988 with a $1.54 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. |
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| Arcadia | 4BR/4BA - Dogwood - Standard | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| MAA University Lake | 32B | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| MAA City Grand | 22B | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Union at Tryon | 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 984 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Rush | 2BR/2BA - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Ashford Green | Hunter | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Vivo Living Charlotte (Tryon) | DOUG - The Douglas | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Commons at University Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| MAA Chancellor Park | Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 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 $1,229.
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 $959, while the average apartment in University City South costs $1,802.
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 104 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 $564 which is $1,238 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City South.
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