Bordering the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, University City North is an excellent option for students, faculty, staff, and any renter who wants to be close to amenities. University City North has a mixture of affordable and upscale rentals ranging from luxury student housing to charming single-family houses. The northern end of the neighborhood is residential and provides residents a peaceful slice of country life. Wooded areas cover large swathes of the neighborhood, creating a calm, pastoral feeling. Here, locals enjoy quiet strolls in the evening and quick, low-traffic drives. The southern end of University City North is packed with restaurants and shopping plazas. Along with its proximity to campus, the neighborhood lies just 10 miles northeast of Downtown Charlotte, so residents enjoy a fast trip for work or play.