Affordable apartments near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Students attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte who are looking for a reasonable place to live have plenty of options. Here are eight affordable apartment communities near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Ashford Green
230 Barton Creek Drive
704-815-6092

Close to UNCC, Ashford Green features a variety of floor plans with everything from one-bedroom apartments to three-bedroom townhomes with attached garages. There is a swimming pool, clubhouse and fitness center on-site and shopping nearby. Apartments with one bed and one bath start at $850 per month.

Ashley Court Apartments
9740 Ashley Lake Court
704-237-3489

Conveniently located near UNCC, I-85 and Highway 29, Ashley Court Apartments have one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments on the property, along with a 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse and swimming pool. Ashley Court's premium apartments come with upgraded interiors such as granite countertops, sunrooms and garden tubs. One-bedroom apartments start around $870 per month.

Bexley Greenway 
8230 Greenway Village Drive
704-464-3394

Along with several unique floor plans, Bexley Greenway boasts plenty of amenities, including a resort-style pool, grilling area, fitness center, media lounge and Starbucks coffee bar. The property sits minutes from North Lake Mall, I-77 and I-85. Rates start around $870 per month and short-term leases are available.

Colonial Grand at Mallard Creek
3025 Mallard Hill Drive
704-274-3974

The Colonial Grand property is jam-packed with amenities, including a car care center, yoga room and Wi-Fi cafe. The apartments feature spacious floor plans, vaulted ceilings and plenty of storage. A one-bedroom unit starts around $885 per month.

Crowns Point at Kingsport Drive
100 Kingsport Drive, Concord
704-935-5221

Located only a few miles from UNCC's campus and botanical gardens, Crowns Point features several different floor plans with short-term lease options available. The property is pet-friendly, cable-ready and has a pool and a gym. Prices start around $795 per month for a standard one- bedroom apartment.

Mallard Creek Apartments
420 Michelle Linnea Drive
704-612-5527

Take your pick between a one- or two-bedroom floor plan at Mallard Creek Apartments. Not only does the property have convenient amenities, such as a grilling area and a computer lab perfect for students, but it is also centrally located near the area's major highways, shopping and parks. Pricing for a one-bedroom unit ranges from $880 to a little over $1,300 per month, depending on the floor plan. There are typically move-in specials available for new renters.

Somerset 
1400 Venture Way Drive
704-675-7712

One of the most affordable apartments near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is Somerset Apartments, where you'll find options ranging from a studio apartment to a three- bedroom unit with prices starting around $675 per month. Residents will enjoy being close to UNCC and only 5 miles from Uptown Charlotte.

The Piedmont at Ivy Meadow
1301 Ivy Meadow Drive
704-243-9282

The Piedmont at Ivy Meadow offers one-, two- and three-bedroom rental options with easy access to both W.T. Harris Boulevard and I-85. It's a pet-friendly property with a bark park. Short-term leases as low as three months are available. Prices start around $780 per month for a one-bed and one-bath apartment.

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