Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,835. This is -4%, or $75, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,835. This is -4%, or $75, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,606. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC costs about $1,462 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,752. Houses for rent in Charlotte, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,045.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,348 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,698 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,380 | No Change | 7% | |
Studio | $1,400 | No Change | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Dilworth | $2,000 | |
Fourth Ward | $2,300 | |
Foxcroft | $2,408 | |
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs | $1,744 | |
Second Ward | $2,329 | |
The South End | $2,199 | |
Third Ward | $1,852 | |
Tryon Hills | $1,827 | |
Wedgewood | $1,935 | |
York Road | $2,245 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,606 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,045 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $767 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,348
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,698
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,380
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
The South End
Average rent
$2,199
Foxcroft
Average rent
$2,408
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,300
Dilworth
Average rent
$2,000
Second Ward
Average rent
$2,329
Wedgewood
Average rent
$1,935
Third Ward
Average rent
$1,852
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs
Average rent
$1,744
Tryon Hills
Average rent
$1,827
York Road
Average rent
$2,245
Apartments
Average rent
$1,606
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$767
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Charlotte, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Charlotte, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Concord, NC.
Charlotte
lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charlotte, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Concord, NC.
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$1,850
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$1,810
Last year
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The overall cost of living in Charlotte, NC is 1% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 10% higher |
Groceries | 1% higher |
Health | No difference |
Housing | 15% lower |
Transportation | 6% lower |
Utilities | 1% higher |
5d+ ago
Idlewild South house for rent in Charlotte
Corder Dr #2, Charlotte, NC 28212
1 bed
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available Nov 15
18h ago
Verified
302 Hampton Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$498–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westchester condo for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$549
Condo for rent
Available Feb 11
5d+ ago
Ponderosa - Wingate condo for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$549
Condo for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Harris - Houston apartment for rent in Charlotte
University Terrace Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
4 beds
2 baths
$560
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Derita - Statesville apartment for rent in Charlotte
5914 Maple St #A, Charlotte, NC 28269
1 bed
2.5 baths
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 17
4d ago
Maylandia Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2401 Knickerbocker Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212
1 bed
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dilworth townhouse for rent in Charlotte
1124 Dilworth Crescent Row, Charlotte, NC 28203
4 beds
4.5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Montibello house for rent in Charlotte
5202 Carmel Club Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226
3 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
10h ago
4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,747–$11,740
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$10,815
$10,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cherry townhouse for rent in Charlotte
614 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
7h ago
215 N Pine St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,503–$9,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Whiteoak house for rent in Charlotte
6520 Red Maple Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277
5 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,387
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
18h ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
22h ago
Verified
6017 Williams Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
1h ago
Verified
220 Branchview Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4h ago
Verified
10015 Madison Square Pl, Charlotte, NC 28216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,296–$1,935
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
10h ago
Verified
4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,379–$12,145
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1600 Village Brook Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$963–$1,572
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1615 Mockingbird Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$3,202
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,184–$3,007
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1200 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,251–$3,886
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3431 Teal Point Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,159–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
18h ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
22h ago
Verified
6017 Williams Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
18h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
18h ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
22h ago
Verified
6017 Williams Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
1d ago
Verified
229 Hilo Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,475
House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
1h ago
Verified
220 Branchview Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4h ago
Verified
10015 Madison Square Pl, Charlotte, NC 28216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,296–$1,935
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
10h ago
Verified
4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,379–$12,145
Apartment for rent
The Zumper Charlotte Metro Area Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to highlight the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The North Carolina one bedroom median rent was $1,174 last month.

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About
The Zumper Charlotte Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Crystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.