Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Alexan Overlook
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$1,315 - $2,630
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Alexan Overlook

915 W Mallard Creek Church RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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Mallard Green
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mallard Green

9800 Mary Alexander RdCharlotte, NC 28262
Student Housing

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Ellison Mallard Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ellison Mallard Creek

930 W Mallard Creek Church RdCharlotte, NC 28262

University City, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Pavilion at UC priced from $925. Halton Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$925
Halton ParkWimbledon1BR,1BA$1,105
Thornberry ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,120
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1,169
Cortland University NorthBruton Smith1BR,1BA$1,187

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, NC

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $0.58 price per square foot D1A Model at The Drake in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $830. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Hyde Glen Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the University City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DrakeD1A4BR,4BA$0.58
Hyde Glen Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.32
9523 University Terrace Dr, Unit Apt M University terrace9523 University Terrace Dr4BR,2BA$0.46
Halton ParkStanley2BR,2BA$1.36
Mallard Glen and Adams PlaceBradley Renovated2BR,2BA$1.56
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.96
Cortland Mallard CreekJordan1BR,1BA$1.76
Highlands at Alexander PointeA51BR,1BA$1.64
Ashford GreenHunter1BR,1BA$1.54
Thornberry ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University City, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #163

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City is under $1,312.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?

The cheapest apartment in University City is Pavilion at UC which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in University City costs $1,898.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City?

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 31 regular apartments in University City 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?

Cheap apartments in University City have an average cost of $338 which is $1,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.

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