Average Rent in 28217, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28217, Charlotte, NC Rents

28217 rentals average $1,740 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,425 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,268, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $73 (-3.68%) year-over-year from $1,973 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $90 (5.45%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,740. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $524 (30.35%) year-over-year from $1,726 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15 (0.67%) year-over-year from $2,255 to $2,270. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $103 (4.51%) year-over-year from $2,289 to $2,393. 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 9.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$27.72	$1,740	$1,650 (5.45%)	$1,489 (16.79%)
2 BR	$17.85	$2,250	$1,726 (30.35%)	$1,801 (24.94%)
3 BR	$16.55	$2,270	$2,255 (0.67%)	$2,008 (13.03%)
4+ BR	$13.97	$2,393	$2,289 (4.51%)	$2,038 (17.42%)

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 $1,995 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,497, 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 $2,155 per month.

Let's compare 28217, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 28.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28217, Charlotte, NC are about 24.94% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.00% 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	$1,097	$1,200	$1,497
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,288	$1,825
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,287	$1,498	$1,895
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,438	$1,995
Charlotte, NC	$1,938	$1,700	$1,850	$2,100
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$2,039	$2,468	$2,150
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,863	$2,155

Top Neighborhoods Near 28217

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28217

There are a total of 9 counties located by 28217, Charlotte, NC. Some of these counties include Rowan, NC, Lincoln, NC, and Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,815. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Rowan, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,573. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,395, York, SC is the most expensive county by 28217, Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28217, Charlotte, NC is 30.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28217, Charlotte, NC is 32.33% 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	$900	$1,205	$1,250	$1,573
Lincoln, NC	$1,500	N/A	$1,350	$1,600
Catawba, NC	$700	$1,225	$1,298	$1,695
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,300	$1,699
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,398	$1,815
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,123	$1,313	$2,005
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,945	$1,752	$1,895	$2,138
Union, NC	$4,923	$1,777	$1,723	$2,295
York, SC	$850	$1,270	$1,685	$2,395

Top Zipcodes Near 28217

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near 28217, Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,050. A total of 17 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 $1,775 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,011 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 $1,637 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,750 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	$2,085	$1,175	$1,650	$1,775
28202, Charlotte, NC	$2,145	$2,295	$3,271	$2,522
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$2,051	$2,861	$3,011
28273, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,449	$1,800	$2,050
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,283	$1,698	$1,975
28277, Charlotte, NC	$1,900	$1,742	$1,923	$2,435
28209, Charlotte, NC	$1,149	$1,700	$1,800	$2,250
28210, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,620	$2,250
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	$3,100	$1,840	$1,970	$1,988
28206, Charlotte, NC	$1,925	$1,750	$1,947	$1,925

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 $2,268. 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 $1,740 and an average price per square feet of $27.72. There are a total of 4 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 $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $17.85. There are a total of 13 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 -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, 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 $1,814/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.