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Waterford Hills

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Northlake Apartments

Arwen Vista

The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes

Brookstone Apartments

University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit

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Reserve at Stone Hollow

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Harris Pond

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The Marigold

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Radbourne Lake Apartments

MAA University Lake

Latitude at Mallard Creek

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The Charlie

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The Maxwell at Highland Creek

Thornberry Apartments

The Addison Eighty50
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Conrad at Concord Mills

Pointe at Prosperity Village Apartments

The Grayson Apartment Homes

Belle Haven Apartments

525 Lex Dr

Rodden Square Apartments

Rosewood Commons

Bingham Park Apartments

9201 University City Blvd

Middle Creek Lofts
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9551 University Terrace Dr

11006 Diploma Dr

The Village of Rosedale Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

10510 Plantain Ct

Fairmarket Square Apartments

9325 Glenwater Dr

English Garden Apartments

Vista Villa Apartments

Crossroads Station
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310 Orchard Trace Ln

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241 Orchard Trace Ln

Sundale Flats

Rockwell Place Senior Apartments

Noda 20

Hershey Mellow

Springview Charlotte

Evoke Living at Sugar Creek Apartments

6040 Quiet Cove Ct
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University, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $869 | $3,145 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $599 | $5,120 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $919 | $7,004 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $1,020 | $6,349 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $769 | $2,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 121 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Woodland Hollow which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in University costs $1,575.
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 134 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 $532 which is $1,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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