Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,795. This is -6%, or $105, lower than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,795. This is -6%, or $105, 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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,579. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC costs about $1,440 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,713. Houses for rent in Charlotte, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,342 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,955 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,373 | 2% | 19% | |
Studio | $1,375 | No Change | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Dilworth | $1,999 | |
Fourth Ward | $2,089 | |
Foxcroft | $2,558 | |
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs | $1,635 | |
Second Ward | $2,192 | |
Southside Park | $1,800 | |
The South End | $1,991 | |
Third Ward | $1,823 | |
Wedgewood | $1,783 | |
York Road | $2,347 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,579 | 2% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,342
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,955
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,373
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,089
The South End
Average rent
$1,991
Dilworth
Average rent
$1,999
Second Ward
Average rent
$2,192
Wedgewood
Average rent
$1,783
Foxcroft
Average rent
$2,558
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs
Average rent
$1,635
Third Ward
Average rent
$1,823
York Road
Average rent
$2,347
Southside Park
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,579
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
1%
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
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charlotte, NC is 3% higher than the median rent in Concord, NC.
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$1,749
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Cornelius
$1,950
Last year
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$1,995
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$1,350
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Huntersville
$2,075
Last year
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$1,997
Last year
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$1,595
Last year
Matthews
$2,037
Last year
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$1,800
Last year
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$1,900
Last year
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$1,937
Last year
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$1,450
Last year
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
Derita - Statesville house for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$225
House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Thomasboro - Hoskins house for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Wesley Heights house for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
Wesley Heights house for rent in Charlotte
Wesley Heights Way #4, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$275
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Wesley Heights house for rent in Charlotte
Wesley Heights Way #6, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$275
House for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Verified
302 Hampton Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$498–$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11000 Diploma Dr Apt C, Charlotte, NC 28262
1 bed
1 bath
$549
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westchester condo for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$549
Condo for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Dilworth townhouse for rent in Charlotte
1124 Dilworth Crescent Row, Charlotte, NC 28203
4 beds
4 baths
$14,000
House for rent
1d ago
4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,726–$11,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
215 N Pine St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,488–$11,712
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
806 Colorado Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
4 beds
2 baths
$9,121
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,089
$7,925
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,467
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dilworth house for rent in Charlotte
1610 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203
4 beds
2 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
College Downs apartment for rent in Charlotte
1804 1804 Lucas Lane - BUnit B #B, Charlotte, NC 28213
Studio
0 baths
$7,000
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1d 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
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
14h ago
Verified
905 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,387–$3,660
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,404–$12,145
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1201 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Studio –2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,161–$2,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
3750 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$4,239
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
1d ago
Verified
Farm Pond Lane, Charlotte, NC 28212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
36m ago
Verified
3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,079–$2,910
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1615 Mockingbird Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$3,202
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d 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
1d ago
Verified
1200 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,076–$3,191
Apartment for rent
1d 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
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
2d ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
1d 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
1d ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
2d ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
14h ago
Verified
905 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,387–$3,660
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,404–$12,145
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1201 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,161–$1,772
Price drop
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 $1,189 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.