Average Rent in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC Rents

28216 rentals average $3,300 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,925, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $800 (32.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $3,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $466 (33.81%) year-over-year from $1,377 to $1,843. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (3.06%) year-over-year from $1,623 to $1,673. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $74 (3.96%) year-over-year from $1,871 to $1,945. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $160 (6.53%) year-over-year from $2,448 to $2,608. 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 3.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.84% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$15.23	$3,300	$2,500 (32.00%)	$2,467 (33.78%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,843	$1,377 (33.81%)	$1,786 (3.16%)
2 BR	$15.89	$1,673	$1,623 (3.06%)	$1,840 (-9.10%)
3 BR	$15.99	$1,945	$1,871 (3.96%)	$1,815 (7.16%)
4+ BR	$15.00	$2,608	$2,448 (6.53%)	$2,157 (20.93%)

Historical Rents in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC

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Top Cities Near 28216

There are a total of 8 cities nearby 28216. The average rent in 28216 is currently $1,816 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Statesville, NC, with an average rent of $1,415, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is 85.61% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC are about 8.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.59% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Statesville, NC	N/A	$850	$1,072	$1,415
Winston-Salem, NC	$3,336	$1,533	$1,125	$1,425
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,123	$1,275	$1,550
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,330	$1,595	$1,748
Concord, NC	$950	$1,325	$1,450	$1,885
Charlotte, NC	$1,938	$1,650	$1,800	$1,995
Huntersville, NC	$2,485	$2,039	$2,468	$2,153
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,695	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near 28216

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near 28216. Some of these neighborhoods include Fourth Ward, Ballantyne West, and Dilworth. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is currently around $2,195 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,195. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 28216's average rent, which is only $1,925. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 28216, Fourth Ward has the most affordable average rent at $1,848 per month. Whereas, at $2,498 average rent per month, Dilworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 28216. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC	$1,723	$1,800	$1,962	$1,848
Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,632	$1,895	$2,195
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,718	$2,500	$2,498

Top Counties Near 28216

There are a total of 9 counties located by 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC. Some of these counties include Forsyth, NC, Gaston, NC, and Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,950. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Forsyth, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,398. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,265, Union, NC is the most expensive county by 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is 75.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is 27.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is 16.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Forsyth, NC	$3,336	$1,533	$1,225	$1,398
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,045	$1,275	$1,665
Catawba, NC	$694	$1,325	$1,300	$1,723
Iredell, NC	N/A	$978	$1,450	$1,750
Cabarrus, NC	$950	$1,225	$1,400	$1,950
Lincoln, NC	N/A	$1,300	$1,350	$1,973
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,948	$1,740	$1,827	$2,039
York, SC	$825	$1,350	$1,700	$2,250
Union, NC	$1,846	$1,517	$2,000	$2,265

Top Zipcodes Near 28216

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,997. A total of 6 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 $1,677 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,992 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 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is $1,589 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,684 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28202, Charlotte, NC	$2,040	$1,848	$2,634	$2,353
28208, Charlotte, NC	$1,175	$950	$1,645	$1,798
28078, Huntersville, NC	$2,485	$2,039	$2,468	$2,155
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,399	$1,575	$1,997
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,425	$1,650	$1,893
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,679	$1,946	$1,945
28214, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,342	$1,684	$1,925
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,802	$2,600	$2,992
28206, Charlotte, NC	$1,925	$1,713	$2,175	$1,930
28213, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,844	$1,520	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - 28216 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,925. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 28216, 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 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $15.23. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 28216.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,840. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28216.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,673 and an average price per square feet of $15.89. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28216.

How have rent prices in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34%, 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 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is around $1,540/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.