Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Charlotte, NC

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,865. This is -4%, or $85, lower than the national average.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,865

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,327

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,865. This is -4%, or $85, lower than the national average.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
25%
44%
19%
9%
$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 $1,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC costs about $1,490 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,795. Houses for rent in Charlotte, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,395

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,723

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,450

2%

6%

Studio

$1,426

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,426

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,723

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$1,865
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,868
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charlotte, NC is equal to 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

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Concord

$1,868

increased by4%

Last year

Cornelius

$1,900

increased by2%

Last year

Fort Mill

$2,100

increased by4%

Last year

Gastonia

$1,400

increased by3%

Last year

Huntersville

$2,195

increased by5%

Last year

Indian Trail

$2,100

decreased by11%

Last year

Kannapolis

$1,654

decreased by1%

Last year

Matthews

$2,100

increased by5%

Last year

Mint Hill

$2,100

increased by35%

Last year

Monroe

$1,995

increased by5%

Last year

Mount Holly

$1,892

increased by14%

Last year

Rock Hill

$1,400

decreased by2%

Last year

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

Apartments for rent in Charlotte

Discover rentals in Charlotte, NC

Corder Dr #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Idlewild South house for rent in Charlotte

7910 Corder Dr - 5

Corder Dr #5, Charlotte, NC 28212

1 bed

1 bath

$250

House for rent

Available Nov 15

1701 Weststone Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

1701 Weststone Drive

1701 Weststone Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

1 bed

1 bath

$250–$260

Apartment for rent

Wesley Heights Way #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wesley Heights house for rent in Charlotte

6833 Tuckaseegee Rd - 2

Wesley Heights Way #2, Charlotte, NC 28208

1 bed

1 bath

$250

House for rent

Available May 5

Weststone Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westchester apartment for rent in Charlotte

1701 Weststone Drive - 2

Weststone Dr #2, Charlotte, NC 28208

1 bed

1 bath

$250

Apartment for rent

Available May 8

Weststone Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westchester apartment for rent in Charlotte

1701 Weststone Drive - 4

Weststone Dr #4, Charlotte, NC 28208

1 bed

1 bath

$260

Apartment for rent

Available May 8

525 Lex Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

University City South townhouse for rent in Charlotte

1 bed

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Union at Tryon - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

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Excellent

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Union at Tryon

302 Hampton Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

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1210 Allenbrook Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westchester condo for rent in Charlotte

Condo for rent

Available Feb 11