Average Rent in Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical Charlotte, NC Rents

Charlotte rentals average $1,385 for a studio rental to $2,700 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 September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $337 (-19.57%) year-over-year from $1,722 to $1,385. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $52 (-3.17%) year-over-year from $1,652 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $124 (-6.44%) year-over-year from $1,924 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (5.66%) year-over-year from $2,082 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $161 (6.21%) year-over-year from $2,589 to $2,750. 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 25.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.10% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.43	$1,385	$1,722 (-19.57%)	$1,731 (-19.97%)
1 BR	$27.90	$1,600	$1,652 (-3.17%)	$1,450 (10.38%)
2 BR	$20.36	$1,800	$1,924 (-6.44%)	$1,659 (8.49%)
3 BR	$17.48	$2,200	$2,082 (5.66%)	$1,988 (10.69%)
4+ BR	$14.96	$2,750	$2,589 (6.21%)	$2,543 (8.13%)

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 $1,875 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,465, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Charlotte, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,415 per month.

Let's compare Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.88% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Charlotte, NC are about 9.86% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.76% 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	$1,070	$1,250	$1,465
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,310	$1,623	$1,840
Concord, NC	N/A	$973	$1,563	$1,875
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,788	$2,150
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,672	$1,850	$2,415

Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Charlotte. Some of these neighborhoods include Ballantyne West and Dilworth. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Charlotte, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Charlotte, NC is currently around $2,243 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Charlotte's average rent, which is only $2,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Charlotte, Ballantyne West has the most affordable average rent at $1,986 per month. Whereas, at $2,500 average rent per month, Dilworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Charlotte. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,655	$1,850	$1,986
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,795	$2,400	$2,500

Top Counties Near Charlotte

There are a total of 9 counties located by Charlotte, NC. Some of these counties include Rowan, NC, Gaston, NC, and Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,800. 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 Rowan, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,550. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,399, Union, NC is the most expensive county by Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charlotte, NC is 28.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charlotte, NC is 22.22% 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	N/A	$800	$1,200	$1,550
Gaston, NC	N/A	$995	$1,300	$1,613
Catawba, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,295	$1,649
Lincoln, NC	$1,500	N/A	$1,275	$1,800
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,423	$1,800
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$995	$1,400	$2,050
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,385	$1,600	$1,800	$2,140
York, SC	$850	$1,270	$1,600	$2,300
Union, NC	N/A	$2,732	$1,643	$2,399

Top Zipcodes Near Charlotte

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100. A total of 10 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,019 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 $1,520 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,738 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	$1,773	$1,750	$2,400	$2,250
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,240	$1,650	$1,900
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,999	$3,019	$3,019
28208, Charlotte, NC	$1,175	$1,100	$1,599	$1,800
28206, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,520	$1,886	$2,004
28209, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,798	$2,223
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,035	$1,345	$2,050
28215, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,540	$1,390	$1,995
28277, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,709	$1,895	$2,306
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,472	$1,695	$1,975

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 $1,385 and an average price per square feet of $28.43. There are a total of 8 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $27.90. There are a total of 183 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $20.36. 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 -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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.