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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Charlotte, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Charlotte rent stands today
Charlotte, NC rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,870/month. Renters are paying $38 more per month than last year, close to the city's recent peak of $1,850/month in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Charlotte is 2.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 2,312 total rentals providing a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,404/month, 1-bedrooms $1,370/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,050/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,450/month in Charlotte.
What you'll pay
Houses typically rent for $2,140/month while apartments are lower at $1,596/month, reflecting the city's inventory where two-thirds of rentals are houses.
Median rent
Median rent in Charlotte
$1,869/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Charlotte is $1,869 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charlotte
2,312
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charlotte rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charlotte, NC
Average rent prices in Charlotte have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Charlotte, NC
Rent prices in Charlotte vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charlotte is $1,596, whereas a house costs $2,140. 1-bedroom apartments in Charlotte run $1,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,730.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,404 |  2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,370 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dilworth | $2,109 | |
Fourth Ward | $1,989 | |
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs | $1,795 | |
Mcalpine | $1,990 | |
Mineral Springs | $1,795 | |
Noda | $1,683 | |
The South End | $2,499 | |
University City North | $1,724 | |
Wedgewood | $1,885 | |
York Road | $1,902 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,596 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,140 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $872 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,404
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,370
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
The South End
Average rent
$2,499
Dilworth
Average rent
$2,109
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs
Average rent
$1,795
Wedgewood
Average rent
$1,885
Mcalpine
Average rent
$1,990
York Road
Average rent
$1,902
University City North
Average rent
$1,724
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$1,989
Noda
Average rent
$1,683
Mineral Springs
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,596
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,140
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$872
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Charlotte, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Charlotte and Concord by all bedroom counts and property types.
Charlotte
3%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charlotte, NC is equal to the median rent in Concord, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,868
3%$1,865
5%$2,347
3%$1,423
1%$2,100
3%$2,200
1%$1,695
$2,000
3%$2,150
27%$2,082
8%$1,950
9%$1,444
3%Cost of living in Charlotte, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 14% higher |
| Housing | 1% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Charlotte, NC
6h ago
5427 Rupert Ln, Charlotte, NC 28215
1 bed
1 bath
$220
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7231 Leaves Ln, Charlotte, NC 28213
1 bed
1 bath
$220–$230
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Newell South house for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$220
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Eastway apartment for rent in Charlotte
Rupert Ln, Charlotte, NC 28215
1 bed
1 bath
$220
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Fourth Ward condo for rent in Charlotte
229 N Church St #304, Charlotte, NC 28202
3 beds
3 baths
$14,000
Condo for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$13,615
$13,458
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,740–$11,740
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Myers Park house for rent in Charlotte
2011 Sharon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28211
4 beds
4.5 baths
$11,000
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
12h ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
16h ago
Verified
6017 Williams Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
4d ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
3h ago
Verified
1615 Mockingbird Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,104–$3,551
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$3,177
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
6110 Forest Glen Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
Verified
1200 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,337–$4,156
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
12h ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
16h 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
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Frequently asked questions for Charlotte, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Charlotte rental market.
How much is rent in Charlotte?
The average rent in Charlotte is $1,869 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charlotte?
Average rent prices in Charlotte have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Charlotte rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charlotte is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charlotte?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charlotte are Noda ($1,683/mo), University City North ($1,724/mo), and Mallard Creek Withrow Downs ($1,795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charlotte?
To comfortably afford rent in Charlotte, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charlotte?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Charlotte average around $1,420/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,740/month, both down slightly from last year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Charlotte Metro Report
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 $1,168 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Charlotte ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,450.
- Mooresville was the second priciest with rent at $1,330.
- Cornelius placed third with rent at $1,210.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Hickory had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 11.6%.
- Salisbury was second with rent dropping 8.7%.
- Gastonia saw rent dip 4.5%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Kannapolis had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 6%.
- Hickory saw rent decrease 2.9% last month, making it second.
- Shelby was third with rent dropping 2.3%.
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.
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Crystal ChenCrystal 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.