Average Rent in 28208, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28208, Charlotte, NC Rents

28208 rentals average $1,347 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,223 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,963, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,997 (-75.07%) year-over-year from $3,992 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $566 (60.57%) year-over-year from $934 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $354 (21.52%) year-over-year from $1,646 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $253 (14.71%) year-over-year from $1,722 to $1,975. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.63%) year-over-year from $2,124 to $2,138. 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 up by 13.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.33% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.99 $1,500 $934 (60.57%) $989 (51.64%)
2 BR $1.86 $2,000 $1,646 (21.52%) $1,589 (25.85%)
3 BR $1.52 $1,975 $1,722 (14.71%) $1,480 (33.45%)
4+ BR $1.31 $2,138 $2,124 (0.63%) $1,886 (13.35%)

Historical Rents in 28208, Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near 28208

There are a total of 4 cities nearby 28208. The average rent in 28208 is currently $1,940 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kannapolis, NC, with an average rent of $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28208, Charlotte, NC is Mooresville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,100 per month.

Let's compare 28208, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.29% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28208, Charlotte, NC are about 23.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.14% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near 28208, Charlotte, NC in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kannapolis, NC N/A N/A $1,500 $1,850
Concord, NC N/A $1,000 $1,399 $1,880
Charlotte, NC $2,500 $1,567 $1,850 $2,000
Mooresville, NC N/A $1,363 $1,560 $2,100

Top Neighborhoods Near 28208



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Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near 28208

Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Catawba, NC, and York, SC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,895. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, Union, NC is the most expensive county by 28208, Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28208, Charlotte, NC is 20.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28208, Charlotte, NC is 27.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Gaston, NC N/A $1,040 $1,250 $1,500
Catawba, NC N/A $1,050 $1,298 $1,697
York, SC N/A $1,371 $1,515 $1,890
Cabarrus, NC N/A $1,000 $1,400 $1,900
Mecklenburg, NC $2,500 $1,563 $1,892 $2,088
Union, NC N/A $1,095 $1,673 $2,200

Top Zipcodes Near 28208

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near 28208, Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100.

The following chart includes the top 7 zipcodes in 28208, Charlotte, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
28269, Charlotte, NC $1,947 $1,371 $1,700 $1,995
28277, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,477 $1,961 $2,400
28203, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,725 $2,438 $2,320
28205, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,500 $1,800 $1,895
28202, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,655 $2,500 $2,392
28262, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,444 $1,738 $2,100
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC N/A N/A $1,400 $1,975

Frequently Asked Questions - 28208 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC?
The average monthly rental price for 28208, Charlotte, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,963. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 28208, 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 28208, Charlotte, NC.
How much is a studio apartment in 28208, Charlotte, NC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 28208.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28208, Charlotte, NC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,347 and an average price per square feet of $1.99. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28208.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28208, Charlotte, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $1.86. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28208.
How have rent prices in 28208, Charlotte, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 28208, Charlotte, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.75%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.61%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC?
A reasonable rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC is around $1,570/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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