Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (16 Rentals)

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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 Walden Station priced from $800. Commons at University Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $942. Here are the most affordable University City South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$942
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversitySTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$999
Magnolia Terrace1A1BR,1BA$1,012
The Piedmont1x1-6481BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City South, NC

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City South area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Model at Yugo Charlotte College Downs in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $769. The second greatest value University City South apartment is the 22A Model at MAA City Grand starting at $1,623 with a $1.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Charlotte College Downs4 Bed, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.51
MAA City Grand22A2BR,2BA$1.43
MAA University Lake22B2BR,2BA$1.50
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1.65
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$1.39
Mallard CreekThe Briar1BR,1BA$1.70
The Piedmont1x1-6481BR,1BA$1.59
Heather RidgeArlington1BR,1BA$1.77
Verde at McCullough StationS1Studio ,1BA$1.69
Magnolia Terrace1A1BR,1BA$1.80

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in University City South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University City South is at Vivo Living Charlotte University listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University City South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University City South Apartment is $800 at Walden Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University City South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University City South is starting from $1,200 at Commons at University Square.

What is the most affordable University City South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University City South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Magnolia Terrace and starts from $1,558.

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