Cheap Homes for Rent in University City South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (6 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 Studio unit found at Union at Tryon priced from $498. Vivo Living Charlotte University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable University City South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union at TryonStudio, 1 Bath, 521 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$498
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversitySTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$879
Vivo Living Charlotte (Tryon)FITZ - The FitzStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City South, NC

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City South area is the $1.23 price per square foot 22B Model at MAA City Grand in the in the Mineral Springs neighborhood starting from $1,418. The second greatest value University City South apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Standard Model at Yugo Charlotte College Downs starting at $919 with a $0.89 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.
MAA City Grand22B2BR,2BA$1.23
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Standard2BR,2BA$0.89
Union at Tryon2 Bed, 2 Bath, 984 Sq. Ft.2BR,2BA$1.37
Commons at University SquareA21BR,1BA$1.26
MAA University Lake11A1BR,1BA$1.47
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1.68
Mallard CreekThe Briar1BR,1BA$1.86
MAA Chancellor ParkWindsor1BR,1BA$1.67
The Piedmont1x1-648 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.79
Magnolia Terrace1A1BR,1BA$1.81

Frequently Asked Questions about University City South

What type of rentals are currently available in University City South?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in University City South, NC with pricing that ranges from $498 to $1,942. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University City South ranging from $700 to $1,595.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University City South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University City South ranges from $700 to $1,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,147.

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