Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Charlotte, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Charlotte rent stands today
Charlotte, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with month-to-month rent also holding steady.
Compared to national trends
Charlotte sits 5.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 2,298 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.
Price ranges
Studios in Charlotte run around $1,455/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,399/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,700/month, while houses rent for a median of $2,115/month compared to $1,621/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mountainbrook rents fell 57.8% year over year to $1,700/month across 14 rentals, and Commonwealth declined 51.3% to $1,639/month with 25 rentals. These steep declines contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Charlotte
$1,850/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Charlotte is $1,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charlotte
2,298
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same 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 $1,621, whereas a house costs $2,115. 1-bedroom apartments in Charlotte run $1,497 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,743.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,455 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,399 |  1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,402 | 1% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dilworth | $1,995 | |
Eagle Lake | $1,648 | |
Fourth Ward | $1,725 | |
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs | $1,929 | |
Montclaire South | $1,339 | |
Second Ward | $1,809 | |
The South End | $2,404 | |
University City North | $1,735 | |
Wedgewood | $1,916 | |
Wilmore | $2,810 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,621 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,115 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,455
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,402
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
The South End
Average rent
$2,404
Dilworth
Average rent
$1,995
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs
Average rent
$1,929
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$1,725
Wedgewood
Average rent
$1,916
University City North
Average rent
$1,735
Wilmore
Average rent
$2,810
Eagle Lake
Average rent
$1,648
Montclaire South
Average rent
$1,339
Second Ward
Average rent
$1,809
Apartments
Average rent
$1,621
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$882
Last 30 days
No Change
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
5%lower than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charlotte, NC is 4% lower than the median rent in Concord, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,930
8%$1,865
11%$2,393
3%$1,366
$2,194
6%$2,175
2%$1,595
2%$2,087
1%$2,122
24%$2,000
5%$2,025
6%$1,450
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
5d+ ago
Idlewild South house for rent in Charlotte
Corder Dr #5, Charlotte, NC 28212
1 bed
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Westchester apartment for rent in Charlotte
Weststone Dr #4, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$260
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
University City North apartment for rent in Charlotte
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harris - Houston apartment for rent in Charlotte
University Terrace Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
4 beds
2 baths
$540
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$21,317
$17,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$16,404
$13,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$12,714
$11,824
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Myers Park condo for rent in Charlotte
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,500
Condo for rent
18h 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 Jun 30
1d 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 Mar 5
1h ago
Verified
3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,126–$3,365
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1615 Mockingbird Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,211–$3,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1200 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,267–$3,950
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
18h 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 Jun 30
1d ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
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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 $1,850 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charlotte?
Average rent prices in Charlotte have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Charlotte rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charlotte is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charlotte?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charlotte are Montclaire South ($1,339/mo), Eagle Lake ($1,648/mo), and Fourth Ward ($1,725/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charlotte?
To comfortably afford rent in Charlotte, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charlotte?
Charlotte's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across North Carolina's largest city for these popular apartment sizes.
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 $1,176 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Charlotte ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,430.
- Mooresville was the second priciest with rent at $1,320.
- Concord placed third with rent at $1,150.
The Least Expensive
- Salisbury was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $950.
- Gastonia ranked as second with rent at $1,060.
- Kannapolis placed third with rent at $1,100.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Gastonia had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 3.6%.
- Mooresville was second with rent dropping 2.9%.
- Charlotte saw rent dip 2.7%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Kannapolis had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 4.3%.
- Gastonia saw rent decrease 1.9% last month, making it second.
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.