University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the only designated urban research university in the state. Established in 1946, UNC Charlotte balances a peaceful and picturesque campus with an action-packed, big-city vibe as it sits just ten miles from Uptown Charlotte. Excelling in academics and athletics, UNCC 49ers participate in NCAA Division I varsity sports as members of the Football Bowl Subdivision Conference USA.

Commuting to UNCC is simple with convenient access to both I-85 and I-485. However, there are a large number of apartments and housing options around campus too, so walking to work and school is also a possibility.

There is no shortage of things to do near UNC Charlotte, with more than 350 student organizations, two malls, and a variety of restaurants in addition to close proximity to PNC Music Pavilion and Uptown Charlotte.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,386 for a studio, $1,452 for one bedroom, $1,753 for two bedrooms, and $2,182 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charlotte has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 559 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,386/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 746 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,452/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,079 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,753/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,380 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,182/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bain Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

789 Students

10
out of 10

Polo Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

598 Students

10
out of 10

Ballantyne Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

925 Students

9
out of 10

Palisades Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

901 Students

9
out of 10

Elon Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

843 Students

9
out of 10

Jay M Robinson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,305 Students

10
out of 10

Community House Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,412 Students

9
out of 10

Piedmont Open Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,083 Students

9
out of 10

Northwest School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

1,058 Students

9
out of 10

South Academy of International Languages

Public

Grades K-8

1,223 Students

8
out of 10

Ardrey Kell High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,529 Students

9
out of 10

Providence High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,048 Students

9
out of 10

Northwest School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

1,058 Students

9
out of 10

Charlotte Engineering Early College-UNCC

Public

Grades 9-12

300 Students

9
out of 10

Harper Middle College High

Public

Grades 11-12

171 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens
  • Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve
  • RibbonWalk Nature Preserve
  • Evergreen Nature Preserve
  • Frank Liske Park

Airports

  • Concord-Padgett Regional
  • Charlotte/Douglas International

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