Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (41 Rentals)

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CharlotteNC28216

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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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201 S Hoskins Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

201 S Hoskins Rd

201 S Hoskins RdCharlotte, NC 28208
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University Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Oaklawn West priced from $1,050. Nu Wesley East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
Nu Wesley EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Nu WesleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1BA$1,208
Thompson Place Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$1,295
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,1BA$1,295
Vera at Savona MillS1Studio,1BA$1,370
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$1,383
The PerchA1F1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, NC

As of August 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.59 price per square foot D1 Model at Abode at Greenway in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the The Glenwood Model at Enderly Towns starting at $2,295 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Abode at GreenwayD14BR,3.5BA$1.59
Enderly TownsThe Glenwood2BR,3.5BA$1.34
One West EndThe Jessica3BR,3.5BA$1.80
HARMON Five Points3 Beds, 3.5 baths3BR,3.5BA$1.26
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.45
Thompson Place Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.31
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Nu WesleyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #172

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Park Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 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 Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Park is Nu Wesley East which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in University Park costs $4,815.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?

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 1 regular apartments in University Park 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 Park?

Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $313 which is $4,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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