Average Rent in Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical Charlotte, NC Rents

Charlotte rentals average $1,149 for a studio rental to $2,697 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,050, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $586 (-33.52%) year-over-year from $1,748 to $1,162. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-6.62%) year-over-year from $1,705 to $1,592. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $188 (-9.64%) year-over-year from $1,951 to $1,763. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $47 (2.20%) year-over-year from $2,152 to $2,199. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (5.28%) year-over-year from $2,564 to $2,700. 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 19.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$34.60	$1,162	$1,748 (-33.52%)	$1,773 (-34.46%)
1 BR	$27.70	$1,592	$1,705 (-6.62%)	$1,490 (6.88%)
2 BR	$20.40	$1,763	$1,951 (-9.64%)	$1,657 (6.40%)
3 BR	$17.55	$2,199	$2,152 (2.20%)	$2,032 (8.24%)
4+ BR	$15.09	$2,700	$2,564 (5.28%)	$2,562 (5.39%)

Historical Rents in Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near Charlotte

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Charlotte. The average rent in Charlotte is currently $1,825 per month. A total of 4 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 Charlotte, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 27.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Charlotte, NC are about 16.34% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near 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
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,704	$1,738	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Charlotte

There are a total of 8 counties located by 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 5 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 Charlotte, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Charlotte, NC is 69.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charlotte, NC is 29.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charlotte, NC is 19.88% 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 Charlotte

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,095. A total of 9 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 Charlotte, NC is $1,541 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,700	$1,675	$2,100
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,970	$2,736	$3,110
28208, Charlotte, NC	$2,085	$1,125	$1,650	$1,750
28206, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,579	$1,850	$1,879
28209, Charlotte, NC	$1,112	$1,688	$1,825	$2,100
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,198	$1,450	$1,995
28215, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,595	$1,325	$1,950
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,654	$1,958	$2,495
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,541	$1,650	$1,960

Frequently Asked Questions - Charlotte Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Charlotte, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,050. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Charlotte, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,149 and an average price per square feet of $34.60. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Charlotte.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,593 and an average price per square feet of $27.70. There are a total of 166 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charlotte.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,763 and an average price per square feet of $20.40. There are a total of 409 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charlotte.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Charlotte, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Charlotte, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Charlotte, NC is around $1,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.