Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (143 Rentals)

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9606 Vinca Cir, Unit A

9606 Vinca Cir
CharlotteNC28213

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The Charlie
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$1,086 - $1,272
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The Charlie

1408 W Sugar Creek RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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The Marigold
$1,121 - $2,037
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The Marigold

1801 Willow Haven LnCharlotte, NC 28262
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University, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunters Pointe priced from $896. Cedar Greene Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunters PointeOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$896
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$925
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$975
Somerset ApartmentsSTUDIO ONE BATHStudio,1BA$989
Waterford Hills11AD1BR,1BA$999
Magnolia Terrace1A1BR,1BA$1,018
Woodland HollowThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,020
Tryon Forest Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NC

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.28 price per square foot The North Davidson Model at Crossings at NoDa in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value University apartment is the D1A Model at The Drake starting at $850 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crossings at NoDaThe North Davidson3BR,3.5BA$1.28
The DrakeD1A4BR,4BA$0.59
Halton ParkMasters2BR,2BA$1.20
Waterlynn at ConcordB12BR,2BA$1.29
MAA Chancellor ParkCarrington2BR,2BA$1.27
Arcadia2BR/2BA - Sugarberry - Standard2BR,2BA$1.16
Ashley Court ApartmentsAshley (A1)1BR,1.5BA$1.30
Colville Condominiums2 Bed Student Rental2BR,2BA$0.84
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
The Grayson Apartment HomesThe Birkdale (A1)1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Hunters Pointe which is listed at $896, while the average apartment in University costs $2,009.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 227 regular apartments in University 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?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $470 which is $1,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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