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Off-Campus Housing Near Johnson C. Smith University
$650+/unit
Fees may applyUniversity Townhomes at Charlotte
$650/unit
Fees may applyCampus Walk Condominiums
$650+/unit
Fees may applyColville Condominiums
$549+/unit
Fees may applyLatitude 49
$650/unit
Fees may applyUniversity Terrace North
$499/unit
Fees may applyUniversity Village at Charlotte -Student ONLY
About Off-Campus Housing Near Johnson C. Smith University
Johnson C. Smith University is a private historically Black university located in the Beatties Ford Road corridor of west Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1867, JCSU enrolls approximately 1,500 undergraduate students and offers programs across the liberal arts, sciences, social work, and education. The university sits on a 100-acre campus that anchors a historic African American community and is within a few miles of Uptown Charlotte. JCSU emphasizes leadership development, civic engagement, and cultural pride as core parts of the student experience. Campus life is vibrant, with active Greek-letter organizations, a strong athletic tradition in the CIAA, and close ties to Charlotte's broader business and civic community. Students who live on campus benefit from proximity to academic buildings, dining facilities, and student support services. The surrounding west Charlotte neighborhoods offer affordable off-campus housing options for upperclassmen, with easy access to Charlotte's LYNX light rail and major employment corridors.
Johnson C. Smith University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Johnson C. Smith University requires all first-year students to live in university-owned residence halls during their freshman year. This policy helps new students build community, access academic support, and transition into college life. Exemptions are considered for students who live with a parent or legal guardian within a close distance of campus.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed their freshman year are generally eligible to seek off-campus housing. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors commonly rent apartments or houses in the surrounding west Charlotte neighborhoods. Students should review the current off-campus policy with the Office of Residential Life before signing any lease.