Average Rent in 28217, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28217, Charlotte, NC Rents

28217 rentals average $2,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,290, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,441 (92.43%) year-over-year from $1,559 to $3,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $590 (39.10%) year-over-year from $1,510 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $465 (26.54%) year-over-year from $1,751 to $2,216. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.56%) year-over-year from $2,336 to $2,323. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $128 (5.41%) year-over-year from $2,372 to $2,500. 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 5.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$26.79	$2,100	$1,510 (39.10%)	$1,222 (71.80%)
2 BR	$20.17	$2,216	$1,751 (26.54%)	$1,945 (13.94%)
3 BR	$18.19	$2,323	$2,336 (-0.56%)	$1,673 (38.79%)
4+ BR	$16.27	$2,500	$2,372 (5.41%)	$2,465 (1.42%)

Historical Rents in 28217, Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near 28217

There are a total of 7 cities nearby 28217. The average rent in 28217 is currently $2,073 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28217, Charlotte, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare 28217, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 43.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28217, Charlotte, NC are about 23.86% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.81% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near 28217, Charlotte, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,015	$1,288	$1,550
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,350	$1,700
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,175	$1,535	$1,925
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,350	$2,073
Charlotte, NC	$1,075	$1,556	$1,841	$2,100
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,731	$1,804	$2,148
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,288	$1,863	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near 28217

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28217

There are a total of 8 counties located by 28217, Charlotte, NC. Some of these counties include Catawba, NC, Lincoln, NC, and Gaston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Catawba, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,625. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,450, York, SC is the most expensive county by 28217, Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28217, Charlotte, NC is 44.18% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28217, Charlotte, NC is 31.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Catawba, NC	$650	$900	$1,150	$1,625
Lincoln, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,350	$1,650
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,325	$1,678
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$1,950
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,350	$2,000
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,112	$1,559	$1,858	$2,148
Union, NC	$8,000	$1,195	$1,700	$2,325
York, SC	N/A	$1,350	$1,695	$2,450

Top Zipcodes Near 28217

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near 28217, Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,063. A total of 15 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28208, Charlotte, NC at $1,900 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,790 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 28217, Charlotte, NC is $1,488 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,724 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 28217, Charlotte, 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	$1,178	$1,723	$1,900
28203, Charlotte, NC	$3,200	$1,905	$2,658	$2,790
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,730	$2,600	$2,250
28273, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,452	$1,675	$2,100
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,375	$1,700	$2,025
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,778	$1,990	$2,343
28206, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,455	$1,800	$1,907
28214, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,448	$1,651	$1,998
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,578	$1,900	$2,138
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,350	$1,399	$1,970

Frequently Asked Questions - 28217 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28217, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 28217, Charlotte, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,290. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 28217, 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 28217, Charlotte, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28217, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $26.79. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28217.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28217, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,016 and an average price per square feet of $20.17. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28217.

How have rent prices in 28217, Charlotte, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 28217, Charlotte, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.92%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.39%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28217, Charlotte, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28217, Charlotte, NC is around $1,832/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.