NOVEL University Place by Crescent Communities

Starting at $1,433

5315 Waters Edge Village Dr

Charlotte, NC 28262 University City North Neighborhood
Studio-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
574+ Sq Ft

About NOVEL University Place by Crescent Communities

Imagine a place where you can truly feel at home. Where serene trails form natural boundaries around personal and professional opportunities, and vibrant social conveniences are just steps away in University City. Offering a diverse collection of cozy studios, carriage homes, and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom floor plans with lake views and luxury finishes, NOVEL University Place has refined spaces to fit any lifestyle. Just a 4 minute drive from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, there's no missing class when you are this close!

Listing Provided By

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

S1m1

$1,433 - $1,807

Studio, 1 Bath, 579 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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S1m1 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
2311 $1,433 579 Now
5311 $1,553 579 Now

S1m2

$1,480 - $1,861

Studio, 1 Bath, 614 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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S1m2 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
3107 $1,480 614 Now
5107 $1,600 614 Now

S2

$1,495 - $1,741

Studio, 1 Bath, 653 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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S2 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
3309 $1,495 653 Now

S1m3

$1,534 - $2,053

Studio, 1 Bath, 654 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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S1m3 Floor Plan
3 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
3507 $1,534 654 Now
3508 $1,754 654 Now
1508 $1,734 654 Dec 4

1 Bedroom

A1

$1,499 - $1,995

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 668 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A1 Floor Plan
4 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
2314 $1,649 668 Now
4419 $1,749 668 Now
2414 $1,499 668 Jan 18, 2026
1114 $1,529 668 Jan 19, 2026

A1m2

$1,609 - $1,914

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 767 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A1m2 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
1418 $1,639 767 Dec 19
2418 $1,609 767 Jan 19, 2026

A2 Type A

$1,639 - $1,871

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 763 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A2 Type A Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
1310 $1,639 763 Now

A2m1

$1,689 - $2,040

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 851 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A2m1 Floor Plan
4 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
3509 $1,689 851 Now
3503 $1,689 851 Now
3513 $1,709 851 Now
1511 $1,789 851 Now

A2

$1,709 - $2,034

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 763 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A2 Floor Plan
4 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
1512 $1,709 763 Now
3510 $1,774 763 Now
1514 $1,784 763 Now
1510 $1,784 763 Now

A3m1

$1,744 - $2,045

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 901 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A3m1 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
3515 $1,744 901 Feb 20, 2026

A3

$1,779 - $2,301

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 900 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A3 Floor Plan
4 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
4106 $1,779 900 Now
4306 $1,929 900 Now
2502 $1,959 900 Now
2316 $1,929 900 Feb 7, 2026

CH Type A

$1,814 - $2,132

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 923 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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CH Type A Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
2201 $1,814 923 Now
2202 $1,814 923 Jan 8, 2026

2 Bedrooms

B1

$2,129 - $2,449

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,061 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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B1 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
4303 $2,129 1,061 Jan 11, 2026
4103 $2,129 1,061 Jan 21, 2026

B2

$2,179 - $2,673

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,276 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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B2 Floor Plan
4 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
2317 $2,179 1,276 Now
1317 $2,249 1,276 Now
5317 $2,279 1,276 Now
1117 $2,279 1,276 Now

B1m2

$2,326 - $2,785

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,073 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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B1m2 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
1402 $2,326 1,073 Dec 1

B1m3

$2,494 - $3,043

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,130 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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B1m3 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
4401 $2,544 1,130 Dec 18
3401 $2,494 1,130 Jan 19, 2026

3 Bedrooms

C1

$3,084 - $3,746

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,426 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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C1 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
1420 $3,084 1,426 Now
4420 $3,104 1,426 Now

CH Type B

$3,521 - $4,244

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,905 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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CH Type B Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
3201 $3,521 1,905 Now
3201 $3,521 1,905 Now

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Rent Estimate Calculator to determine your monthly and one-time costs based on your requirements.

Utilities And Essentials

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
Amount to manage utility services billing.
Pest Control Services
Amount for pest control services.
Utility - Water/Sewer
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer services
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party.
Trash Services - Hauling
Amount for shared trash/waste services.
Internet Services
Amount for internet services provided by community.
Package Services
Amount for package services.
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice.
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
Varies
Pest Control Services
$5 / mo
Utility - Water/Sewer
Varies
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Varies
Trash Services - Hauling
$35 / mo
Internet Services
$55 / mo
Package Services
$15 / mo
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Varies

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee
Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market.
Administrative Fee
Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident.
Due at Move In
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms.
Access Device
Amount to obtain an access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes.
Due at Application
Application Fee
$75
Administrative Fee
$150
Due at Move In
Security Deposit (Refundable)
$250
Access Device
$25

Parking

Parking - Reserved
Amount for reserved parking space/services. May be subject to availability.
Parking Fee
Amount for garage parking space/services. May be subject to availability.
Parking - Reserved
$200 / mo
Parking Fee
$300 / mo

Pets

Pet Management - Third Party
Amount for authorized pet registration and screening services.
Pet Fee
Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in.
Pet Fee - Additional Pet
Amount to facilitate additional authorized pet move-in.
Pet Rent
Monthly amount for authorized pet.
Pet Management - Third Party
$20
Pet Fee
$350
Pet Fee - Additional Pet
$100
Pet Rent
$25 / mo

Storage

Storage Fee
Amount for usage of optional storage space. May be subject to availability.
Storage Fee
$85 - $125 / mo

Personal Add-Ons

Common Area/Clubhouse Rental
Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhouse. May be subject to availability.
Common Area/Clubhouse Rental
$500 / occurance

Situational

Late Fee
Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease.
Early Lease Termination/Cancellation
Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges.
Access Device - Replacement
Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes.
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community.
Legal/Eviction Fees
Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations.
Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)
Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms.
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
Amount for returned payment.
Month-to-Month Fee
Amount, in addition to base rent, for a month-to-month lease.
Late Fee
5.00% of base rent / occurance
Early Lease Termination/Cancellation
200.00% of base rent / occurance
Access Device - Replacement
$25 / occurance
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
$750 / occurance
Legal/Eviction Fees
Varies
Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)
100.00% of base rent
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
$35 / occurance
Month-to-Month Fee
Varies

Property Fee Disclaimer: Standard Security Deposit subject to change based on screening results; total security deposit(s) will not exceed any legal maximum. Resident may be responsible for maintaining insurance pursuant to the Lease. Some fees may not apply to apartment homes subject to an affordable program. Resident is responsible for damages that exceed ordinary wear and tear. Some items may be taxed under applicable law. This form does not modify the lease. Additional fees may apply in specific situations as detailed in the application and/or lease agreement, which can be requested prior to the application process. All fees are subject to the terms of the application and/or lease. Residents may be responsible for activating and maintaining utility services, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and internet, as specified in the lease agreement.

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