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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 Walden Station priced from $720. The Grayson Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $873. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden Station3 Bedroom 3 Bath Unit A1BR,1BA$720
The Grayson Apartment HomesThe Birkdale (A1)1BR,1BA$873
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYMadison1BR,1BA$880
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Brightside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$963
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$974
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$975
Links at CitisideThe Fairway Partial1BR,1BA$984
University Northside Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NC

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.04 price per square foot Nolan Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,270. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,584 with a $0.98 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.
Smith FarmsNolan4BR,3.5BA$1.04
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Ashley Court ApartmentsCameron (C1)3BR,2.5BA$1.15
The Weathersby at Station CircleThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.15
Avana AveburyBreckenridge2BR,2BA$1.11
NorthlakeMimosa2BR,2BA$1.20
The Union Student LivingB22BR,2BA$0.85
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Charlotte. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Walden Station which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in University costs $2,400.

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 99 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 $259 which is $2,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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