Average Rent in 28202, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28202, Charlotte, NC Rents

28202 rentals average $1,730 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,250, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $683 (46.73%) year-over-year from $1,461 to $2,145. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-0.99%) year-over-year from $1,792 to $1,774. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $498 (22.95%) year-over-year from $2,168 to $2,666. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $154 (-4.67%) year-over-year from $3,299 to $3,145. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,638 (40.31%) year-over-year from $4,063 to $5,700. 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 7.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$29.12	$1,774	$1,792 (-0.99%)	$1,733 (2.35%)
2 BR	$25.77	$2,666	$2,168 (22.95%)	$2,125 (25.46%)
3 BR	$22.72	$3,145	$3,299 (-4.67%)	$4,805 (-34.55%)
4+ BR	$27.43	$5,700	$4,063 (40.31%)	$3,825 (49.02%)

Historical Rents in 28202, Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near 28202

There are a total of 7 cities nearby 28202. The average rent in 28202 is currently $2,095 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28202, Charlotte, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,298 per month.

Let's compare 28202, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.92% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28202, Charlotte, NC are about 40.96% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.45% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near 28202, Charlotte, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,015	$1,288	$1,550
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,350	$1,700
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,175	$1,535	$1,925
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,350	$2,095
Charlotte, NC	$1,075	$1,557	$1,841	$2,100
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,743	$1,775	$2,145
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,288	$1,875	$2,298

Top Neighborhoods Near 28202

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28202

There are a total of 8 counties located by 28202, Charlotte, NC. Some of these counties include Lincoln, NC, Gaston, NC, and Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $15 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 $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, York, SC is the most expensive county by 28202, Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28202, Charlotte, NC is 32.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28202, Charlotte, NC is 47.12% 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	$1,150	$1,350	$1,650
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,325	$1,678
Catawba, NC	$650	$900	$1,150	$1,685
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$1,950
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,350	$2,000
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,112	$1,567	$1,854	$2,149
Union, NC	$8,000	$1,195	$1,700	$2,338
York, SC	N/A	$1,350	$1,695	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near 28202

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near 28202, Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,050. 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 28213, Charlotte, NC at $1,898 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,790 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 28202, Charlotte, NC is $1,479 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,724 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 28202, Charlotte, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,175	$1,723	$1,900
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,375	$1,700	$2,000
28203, Charlotte, NC	$3,200	$1,905	$2,658	$2,790
28206, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,389	$1,800	$1,911
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,578	$1,900	$2,125
28217, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$2,100	$2,016	$2,290
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,778	$1,990	$2,345
28215, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,549	$1,488	$1,950
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,350	$1,400	$1,947
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,458	$1,863	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - 28202 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 28202, Charlotte, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 28202, Charlotte, 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 28202, Charlotte, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,730 and an average price per square feet of $29.12. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28202.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $25.77. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28202.

How have rent prices in 28202, Charlotte, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 28202, Charlotte, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28202, Charlotte, NC is around $1,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.