Average Rent in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC Rents

28031 rentals average $1,275 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $850 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $422 (-24.87%) year-over-year from $1,697 to $1,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $439 (-19.39%) year-over-year from $2,264 to $1,825. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.36%) year-over-year from $2,383 to $2,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,766 (45.46%) year-over-year from $3,884 to $5,650. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 34.82% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.44	$1,275	$1,697 (-24.87%)	$1,905 (-33.07%)
2 BR	$21.64	$1,825	$2,264 (-19.39%)	$1,894 (-3.64%)
3 BR	$18.00	$2,350	$2,383 (-1.36%)	$2,151 (9.26%)
4+ BR	$23.96	$5,650	$3,884 (45.46%)	$2,805 (101.43%)

Historical Rents in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC

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Top Cities Near 28031

There are a total of 6 cities nearby 28031. The average rent in 28031 is currently $1,878 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,690, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.04% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC are about 19.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.75% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,200	$1,690
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,475	$1,785
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,475	$1,825
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,395	$1,930
Charlotte, NC	$1,149	$1,593	$1,763	$2,050
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,704	$1,738	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near 28031

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28031

There are a total of 8 counties located by 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC. Some of these counties include Lincoln, NC, Catawba, NC, and Gaston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,923. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lincoln, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,588. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, York, SC is the most expensive county by 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC is 11.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC is 22.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lincoln, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,253	$1,588
Catawba, NC	$700	$1,075	$1,225	$1,625
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,295	$1,700
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,375	$1,850
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,450	$1,995
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,175	$1,595	$1,800	$2,100
Union, NC	$8,000	$1,570	$1,498	$2,350
York, SC	$850	$1,270	$1,685	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near 28031

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,046. A total of 14 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28115, Iredell County, NC at $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,110 per month is 28203, Charlotte, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC is $1,560 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,688 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28078, Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,692	$1,929	$2,500
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,478	$1,850	$2,095
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,198	$1,450	$1,995
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,529	$1,652	$2,200
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,750	$2,400	$2,350
28208, Charlotte, NC	$2,085	$1,125	$1,650	$1,750
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,541	$1,650	$1,960
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,700	$1,675	$2,100
28213, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,538	$1,495	$1,800
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,700	$1,998

Frequently Asked Questions - 28031 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $25.44. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28031.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $21.64. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28031.

How have rent prices in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28031, Mecklenburg County, NC is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.