Average Rent in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC Rents

28216 rentals average $900 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-10.00%) year-over-year from $1,667 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $254 (-21.99%) year-over-year from $1,154 to $900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $327 (-21.41%) year-over-year from $1,527 to $1,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $157 (8.78%) year-over-year from $1,792 to $1,949. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $291 (12.74%) year-over-year from $2,287 to $2,578. 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 32.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 27.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.62% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.43	$900	$1,154 (-21.99%)	$1,571 (-42.72%)
2 BR	$1.42	$1,200	$1,527 (-21.41%)	$1,567 (-23.42%)
3 BR	$1.32	$1,949	$1,792 (8.78%)	$1,712 (13.88%)
4+ BR	$1.28	$2,578	$2,287 (12.74%)	$2,132 (20.94%)

Historical Rents in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC

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Top Cities Near 28216

There are a total of 1 cities nearby 28216. The average rent in 28216 is currently $2,000 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Charlotte, NC, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is Charlotte, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,000 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 75.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC are about 37.04% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.01% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Charlotte, NC	$2,500	$1,575	$1,850	$2,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 28216

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28216

Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Catawba, NC, and Cabarrus, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,045. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,195, Iredell, NC is the most expensive county by 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is 26.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is 4.54% more affordable 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	$999	$1,238	$1,695
Catawba, NC	N/A	$860	$1,125	$1,740
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$2,025
Mecklenburg, NC	$2,500	$1,540	$1,850	$2,065
Union, NC	N/A	$1,118	$1,700	$2,100
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,163	$1,423	$2,195

Top Zipcodes Near 28216

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,038. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28205, Charlotte, NC at $1,798 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,405 per month is 28277, 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 $1,575 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,875 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 7 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
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,299	$1,875	$2,038
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,370	$1,650	$2,015
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,575	$2,100	$2,405
28205, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,603	$1,750	$1,798
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,662	$2,403	$2,300
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,456	$1,741	$2,058
28209, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,622	$1,995	$1,995

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 $2,000. 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 $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 28216.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $900 and an average price per square feet of $1.43. There are a total of 2 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $1.42. There are a total of 6 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 -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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 $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.