Average Rent in Mecklenburg, NC

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Current Versus Historical Mecklenburg, NC Rents

Mecklenburg rentals average $1,948 for a studio rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,039, or roughly $18 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3,241 (-62.46%) year-over-year from $5,188 to $1,948. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $39 (-2.17%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,744. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $234 (-11.34%) year-over-year from $2,061 to $1,827. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $80 (3.88%) year-over-year from $2,070 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $174 (6.69%) year-over-year from $2,604 to $2,779. 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 11.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.54% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $25.71 $1,948 $5,188 (-62.46%) $1,631 (19.44%)
1 BR $27.12 $1,744 $1,783 (-2.17%) $1,784 (-2.24%)
2 BR $19.71 $1,827 $2,061 (-11.34%) $2,004 (-8.82%)
3 BR $16.92 $2,150 $2,070 (3.88%) $2,050 (4.88%)
4+ BR $14.55 $2,779 $2,604 (6.69%) $2,533 (9.68%)

Historical Rents in Mecklenburg, NC

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Top Cities Near Mecklenburg

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Mecklenburg. The average rent in Mecklenburg is currently $1,816 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Statesville, NC, with an average rent of $1,415, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mecklenburg, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare Mecklenburg, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Mecklenburg, NC is 75.61% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.71% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mecklenburg, NC are about 16.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.31% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Mecklenburg, NC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Statesville, NC N/A $850 $1,072 $1,415
Winston-Salem, NC $3,336 $1,533 $1,125 $1,425
Gastonia, NC N/A $1,123 $1,275 $1,550
Mooresville, NC N/A $1,330 $1,595 $1,748
Concord, NC $950 $1,325 $1,450 $1,885
Charlotte, NC $1,938 $1,650 $1,800 $1,995
Huntersville, NC $2,485 $2,039 $2,468 $2,153
Cornelius, NC N/A $1,295 $1,695 $2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near Mecklenburg

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Mecklenburg. Some of these neighborhoods include Fourth Ward, Ballantyne West, and Dilworth. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Mecklenburg, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Mecklenburg, NC is currently around $2,195 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,195. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mecklenburg's average rent, which is only $2,039. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mecklenburg, Fourth Ward has the most affordable average rent at $1,848 per month. Whereas, at $2,498 average rent per month, Dilworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mecklenburg. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC $1,723 $1,800 $1,962 $1,848
Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC $2,200 $1,632 $1,895 $2,195
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,718 $2,500 $2,498

Top Counties Near Mecklenburg

There are a total of 8 counties located by Mecklenburg, NC. Some of these counties include Forsyth, NC, Gaston, NC, and Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,850. 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 Forsyth, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,398. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,265, Union, NC is the most expensive county by Mecklenburg, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Mecklenburg, NC is 61.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mecklenburg, NC is 24.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mecklenburg, NC is 24.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Forsyth, NC $3,336 $1,533 $1,225 $1,398
Gaston, NC N/A $1,045 $1,275 $1,665
Catawba, NC $694 $1,325 $1,300 $1,723
Iredell, NC N/A $978 $1,450 $1,750
Cabarrus, NC $950 $1,225 $1,400 $1,950
Lincoln, NC N/A $1,300 $1,350 $1,973
York, SC $825 $1,350 $1,700 $2,250
Union, NC $1,846 $1,517 $2,000 $2,265

Top Zipcodes Near Mecklenburg

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Mecklenburg, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,996. A total of 12 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 $1,677 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,992 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 Mecklenburg, NC is $1,634 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,678 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Mecklenburg, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
28202, Charlotte, NC $2,040 $1,848 $2,634 $2,353
28206, Charlotte, NC $1,925 $1,713 $2,175 $1,930
28205, Charlotte, NC $995 $1,425 $1,650 $1,893
28208, Charlotte, NC $1,175 $950 $1,645 $1,798
28203, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,802 $2,600 $2,992
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC $3,300 $1,840 $1,673 $1,925
28262, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,679 $1,946 $1,945
28269, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,399 $1,575 $1,997
28213, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,844 $1,520 $1,800
28215, Mecklenburg County, NC N/A $1,563 $1,445 $1,825

Frequently Asked Questions - Mecklenburg Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mecklenburg, NC?
The average monthly rental price for Mecklenburg, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,039. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Mecklenburg, 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 Mecklenburg, NC.
How much is a studio apartment in Mecklenburg, NC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,948 and an average price per square feet of $25.71. There are a total of 18 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mecklenburg.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mecklenburg, NC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,740 and an average price per square feet of $27.12. There are a total of 295 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mecklenburg.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mecklenburg, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,827 and an average price per square feet of $19.71. There are a total of 558 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mecklenburg.
How have rent prices in Mecklenburg, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Mecklenburg, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.62%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Mecklenburg, NC?
A reasonable rent price in Mecklenburg, NC is around $1,631/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.