Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,825. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,825. This is -8%, or $150, 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 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 $1,605. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC costs about $1,475 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,745. Houses for rent in Charlotte, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,077.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,025 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 8% | |
Studio | $1,419 | 5% | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Dilworth | $2,156 | |
Fourth Ward | $2,296 | |
Foxcroft | $2,338 | |
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs | $1,667 | |
Mineral Springs | $1,757 | |
Second Ward | $2,296 | |
Southside Park | $1,749 | |
The South End | $2,093 | |
Wedgewood | $1,770 | |
York Road | $2,177 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,605 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,077 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $777 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,419
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Dilworth
Average rent
$2,156
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,296
The South End
Average rent
$2,093
Second Ward
Average rent
$2,296
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs
Average rent
$1,667
Southside Park
Average rent
$1,749
Foxcroft
Average rent
$2,338
Mineral Springs
Average rent
$1,757
Wedgewood
Average rent
$1,770
York Road
Average rent
$2,177
Apartments
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,077
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$777
Last 30 days
2%
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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Concord
$1,775
Last year
Cornelius
$2,060
Last year
Fort Mill
$2,149
Last year
Gastonia
$1,450
Last year
Huntersville
$2,173
Last year
Indian Trail
$1,995
Last year
Kannapolis
$1,600
Last year
Matthews
$2,089
Last year
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$1,920
Last year
Monroe
$1,949
Last year
Mount Holly
$1,790
Last year
Rock Hill
$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 |
2d ago
7636 Walnut Wood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227
1 bed
1 bath
$225–$275
Apartment for rent
15h ago
4456 Ridgevalley Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$235–$1,017
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pawtuckett house for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available Aug 2
15h ago
4448 Ridgevalley Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$275
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Oakdale South house for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$285
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Eastway apartment for rent in Charlotte
5800 Orr Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213
Studio
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Nevin Community house for rent in Charlotte
3209 Stephens Farm Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269
1 bed
2 baths
$500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westerly Hills house for rent in Charlotte
1032 1032 Karendale Avenue SW unit: Houseshare # #SHARE, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
2 baths
$500
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$17,128
Apartment for rent
17h ago
4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$11,740
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Providence Park house for rent in Charlotte
5 beds
5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
Available Sep 2
7h ago
215 N Pine St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,676–$9,988
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Olde Providence North house for rent in Charlotte
5516 Hardison Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
5 beds
5 baths
$9,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Second Ward condo for rent in Charlotte
520 E Martin Luther King Blvd Unit 1102 #1102, Charlotte, NC 28202
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Governor's Square house for rent in Charlotte
2544 Ainsdale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
4 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Fourth Ward condo for rent in Charlotte
715 N Graham St Ste 603 #603, Charlotte, NC 28202
3 beds
3 baths
$6,750
$6,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
42m ago
Verified
905 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$5,814
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
220 Branchview Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
3h ago
Verified
4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,560–$12,778
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4333 Cinderella Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
4h ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
4h ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
6h ago
Verified
2370 Ridgemont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,015
Apartment for rent
20m ago
Verified
3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,194–$3,281
Apartment for rent
3h 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
3h ago
Verified
1200 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,251–$3,269
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3146 Baroda Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,425
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1615 Mockingbird Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,061–$3,202
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
4h ago
Verified
4333 Cinderella Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
4h ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
42m ago
Verified
905 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$5,814
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
220 Branchview Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
3h ago
Verified
4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,560–$12,778
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4333 Cinderella Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
4h ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
4h ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
6h ago
Verified
2370 Ridgemont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,015
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 $1,207 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.