Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Average rent in
Charlotte, NC

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,800. This is -6%, or $106, lower than the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,672

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,800. This is -6%, or $106, lower than the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
27%
46%
17%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Charlotte, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Charlotte, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,569. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC costs about $1,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,666. Houses for rent in Charlotte, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,320

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,666

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,980

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,360

No Change

12%

Studio

$1,366

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,366

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,666

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,980

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,360

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

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.

Compare rent prices in Charlotte, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Charlotte, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Concord, NC.

Charlotte

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charlotte, NC is 1% higher than the median rent in Concord, NC.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Cost of living in
Charlotte, NC

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

10% higher

Groceries

1% higher

Health

No difference

Housing

15% lower

Transportation

6% lower

Utilities

1% higher

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