Average Rent in 28209, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28209, Charlotte, NC Rents

28209 rentals average $1,112 for a studio rental to $3,499 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $955 (-45.39%) year-over-year from $2,104 to $1,149. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-1.61%) year-over-year from $1,716 to $1,688. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $53 (-2.83%) year-over-year from $1,853 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.50%) year-over-year from $2,632 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $618 (-15.00%) year-over-year from $4,117 to $3,499. 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 up by 2.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.77% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.71% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.81	$1,149	$2,104 (-45.39%)	$2,104 (-45.39%)
1 BR	$26.71	$1,688	$1,716 (-1.61%)	$1,556 (8.49%)
2 BR	$23.08	$1,800	$1,853 (-2.83%)	$1,761 (2.22%)
3 BR	$24.32	$2,750	$2,632 (4.50%)	$2,408 (14.19%)
4+ BR	$16.53	$3,499	$4,117 (-15.00%)	$3,223 (8.58%)

Historical Rents in 28209, Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near 28209

There are a total of 6 cities nearby 28209. The average rent in 28209 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 28209, Charlotte, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare 28209, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.54% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28209, Charlotte, NC are about 19.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.33% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near 28209, Charlotte, 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 28209

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28209

There are a total of 8 counties located by 28209, Charlotte, 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 28209, Charlotte, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in 28209, Charlotte, NC is 68.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28209, Charlotte, NC is 33.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28209, Charlotte, 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 28209

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near 28209, Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,046. A total of 11 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 28209, Charlotte, NC is $1,540 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 28209, 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	N/A	$1,750	$2,400	$2,350
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,970	$2,736	$3,110
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,700	$1,675	$2,100
28208, Charlotte, NC	$2,085	$1,125	$1,650	$1,750
28210, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,585	$2,200
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,654	$1,958	$2,495
28273, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,440	$1,783	$1,960
28206, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,579	$1,850	$1,879
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,198	$1,450	$1,995
28215, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,595	$1,325	$1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - 28209 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28209, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 28209, Charlotte, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 28209, 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 28209, Charlotte, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in 28209, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,112 and an average price per square feet of $16.81. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 28209.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28209, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,688 and an average price per square feet of $26.71. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28209.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28209, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $23.08. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28209.

How have rent prices in 28209, Charlotte, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 28209, Charlotte, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28209, Charlotte, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28209, Charlotte, NC is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.