Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Charlotte, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 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 $13 less per month on average than last year, a change that is negligible given the modest 1.9% year-over-year movement and a slight 0.8% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Charlotte sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 2,476 total rentals available. This positions Charlotte as a moderately priced metro with a broad housing stock dominated by houses.
Price ranges
Rent in Charlotte ranges from studios at $1,414/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,445/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,100/month while apartments are lower at $1,589/month, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up 67.4% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Myers Park rents rose 52.2% year over year to $3,197/month, and Olde Providence South climbed 47.4% to $2,878/month. In contrast, Mountainbrook saw rents fall 83.1% to $1,485/month, a stark divergence from the broadly flat citywide trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Charlotte
$1,850/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Charlotte is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charlotte
2,476
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charlotte rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charlotte, NC
Average rent prices in Charlotte have decreased by 1% 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 $1,589, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Charlotte run $1,448 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,414 | 1% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,375 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,035 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,445 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dilworth | $2,074 | |
Fourth Ward | $1,899 | |
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs | $1,821 | |
Mcalpine | $1,725 | |
Noda | $1,653 | |
The South End | $2,332 | |
University City North | $1,649 | |
Wedgewood | $1,743 | |
Wilmore | $2,832 | |
York Road | $2,106 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,589 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,622 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $891 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,414
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,035
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,445
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
The South End
Average rent
$2,332
Wedgewood
Average rent
$1,743
Dilworth
Average rent
$2,074
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs
Average rent
$1,821
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$1,899
York Road
Average rent
$2,106
Wilmore
Average rent
$2,832
Mcalpine
Average rent
$1,725
University City North
Average rent
$1,649
Noda
Average rent
$1,653
Apartments
Average rent
$1,589
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$891
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.
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
5%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
$1,924
9%$2,000
1%$1,450
$2,189
$2,097
5%$1,665
1%$2,050
1%$2,012
12%$1,997
2%$1,850
2%$1,439
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 | No difference |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 12% higher |
| Housing | 3% lower |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Charlotte, NC
1d ago
7231 Leaves Ln, Charlotte, NC 28213
1 bed
1 bath
$220–$230
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5427 Rupert Ln, Charlotte, NC 28215
1 bed
1 bath
$220
Apartment for rent
3d ago
805 E 16th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
1 bed
1 bath
$220
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lockwood house for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$220
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$18,907
$17,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2624 Providence Rd #NA, Charlotte, NC 28211
5 beds
5 baths
$16,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
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
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$13,671
$12,471
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6017 Williams Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
14h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
21h ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
1d ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
6h ago
Verified
1615 Mockingbird Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,102–$3,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1200 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,267–$3,784
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$3,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5417 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,489
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5h ago
Verified
6017 Williams Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
11h ago
Verified
229 Hilo Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,475
House for rent
Available Oct 16
14h ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
21h 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 September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charlotte?
Average rent prices in Charlotte have decreased by 1% 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 $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charlotte?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charlotte are University City North ($1,649/mo), Noda ($1,653/mo), and Mcalpine ($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?
February offers the best rental deals in Charlotte with the lowest prices of the year, while May sees the highest rents with roughly a 2.2% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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 $1,430.
- Mooresville was the second priciest with rent at $1,320.
- Cornelius placed third with rent at $1,220.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Hickory had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 13.8%.
- Shelby was second with rent dropping 6.6%.
- Gastonia & Kannapolis tied for third with rents both dipping 2.8%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Kannapolis had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 3.7%.
- Charlotte saw rent decrease 1.4% last month, making it second.
- Mooresville was third with rent dropping 0.8%.
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.