Average Rent in 28208, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28208, Charlotte, NC Rents

28208 rentals average $1,175 for a studio rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $237 (-16.77%) year-over-year from $1,412 to $1,175. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $238 (25.44%) year-over-year from $937 to $1,175. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $203 (-10.93%) year-over-year from $1,853 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.44%) year-over-year from $2,175 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $637 (30.13%) year-over-year from $2,113 to $2,750. 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 34.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.43	$1,175	$1,412 (-16.77%)	$46,329 (-97.46%)
1 BR	$25.50	$1,175	$937 (25.44%)	$1,028 (14.26%)
2 BR	$20.65	$1,650	$1,853 (-10.93%)	$1,398 (18.07%)
3 BR	$19.63	$2,250	$2,175 (3.44%)	$1,762 (27.69%)
4+ BR	$15.60	$2,750	$2,113 (30.13%)	$3,037 (-9.44%)

Historical Rents in 28208, Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near 28208

There are a total of 6 cities nearby 28208. The average rent in 28208 is currently $1,963 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,465, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28208, Charlotte, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,415 per month.

Let's compare 28208, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.36% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 28208, Charlotte, NC are about 6.63% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.14% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near 28208, Charlotte, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,070	$1,250	$1,465
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,310	$1,623	$1,840
Concord, NC	N/A	$973	$1,563	$1,875
Charlotte, NC	$1,385	$1,600	$1,800	$2,050
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,788	$2,150
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,672	$1,850	$2,415

Top Neighborhoods Near 28208

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near 28208. Some of these neighborhoods include Ballantyne West and Dilworth. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near 28208, Charlotte, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near 28208, Charlotte, NC is currently around $2,243 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 28208's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 28208, Ballantyne West has the most affordable average rent at $1,986 per month. Whereas, at $2,500 average rent per month, Dilworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 28208. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,655	$1,850	$1,986
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,795	$2,400	$2,500

Top Counties Near 28208

There are a total of 9 counties located by 28208, Charlotte, NC. Some of these counties include Rowan, NC, Gaston, NC, and Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,800. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Rowan, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,550. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,399, Union, NC is the most expensive county by 28208, Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28208, Charlotte, NC is 4.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28208, Charlotte, NC is 12.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Rowan, NC	N/A	$800	$1,200	$1,550
Gaston, NC	N/A	$995	$1,300	$1,613
Catawba, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,295	$1,649
Lincoln, NC	$1,500	N/A	$1,275	$1,800
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,423	$1,800
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$995	$1,400	$2,050
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,385	$1,600	$1,800	$2,140
York, SC	$850	$1,270	$1,600	$2,300
Union, NC	N/A	$2,732	$1,643	$2,399

Top Zipcodes Near 28208

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near 28208, Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100. One zipcode has 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,019 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 28208, Charlotte, NC is $1,530 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,744 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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
28202, Charlotte, NC	$1,773	$1,750	$2,400	$2,250
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,999	$3,019	$3,019
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,240	$1,650	$1,900
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,035	$1,345	$2,050
28217, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,789	$2,000	$2,125
28214, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,358	$1,738	$1,905
28206, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,520	$1,886	$2,004
28273, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,594	$1,754	$2,050
28078, Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,637	$1,942	$2,500
28277, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,709	$1,895	$2,306

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 $1,800. 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 $1,175 and an average price per square feet of $28.43. There are a total of 1 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $25.50. There are a total of 20 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 $1,599 and an average price per square feet of $20.65. There are a total of 53 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.