Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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 |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Lake Eastfield | $2,150 | |
Dilworth | $2,184 | |
Eagle Lake | $1,702 | |
Fourth Ward | $2,025 | |
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs | $1,895 | |
Second Ward | $2,297 | |
Steele Creek | $2,217 | |
The South End | $2,264 | |
Third Ward | $1,982 | |
Wedgewood | $1,894 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | 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%
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,025
The South End
Average rent
$2,264
Dilworth
Average rent
$2,184
Mallard Creek Withrow Downs
Average rent
$1,895
Second Ward
Average rent
$2,297
Wedgewood
Average rent
$1,894
Third Ward
Average rent
$1,982
Steele Creek
Average rent
$2,217
Eagle Lake
Average rent
$1,702
Davis Lake Eastfield
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$882
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.
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 equal to the median rent in Concord, NC.
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Concord
$1,868
Last year
Cornelius
$1,900
Last year
Fort Mill
$2,100
Last year
Gastonia
$1,400
Last year
Huntersville
$2,195
Last year
Indian Trail
$2,100
Last year
Kannapolis
$1,654
Last year
Matthews
$2,100
Last year
Mint Hill
$2,100
Last year
Monroe
$1,995
Last year
Mount Holly
$1,892
Last year
Rock Hill
$1,400
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 |
5d+ ago
Idlewild South house for rent in Charlotte
Corder Dr #5, Charlotte, NC 28212
1 bed
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
1701 Weststone Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$250–$260
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wesley Heights house for rent in Charlotte
Wesley Heights Way #2, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Westchester apartment for rent in Charlotte
Weststone Dr #2, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$250
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Westchester apartment for rent in Charlotte
Weststone Dr #4, Charlotte, NC 28208
1 bed
1 bath
$260
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
7h ago
University City South townhouse for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$450
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
302 Hampton Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westchester condo for rent in Charlotte
1 bed
1 bath
$549
Condo for rent
Available Feb 11
15h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$22,635
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$19,828
$19,498
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fourth Ward condo for rent in Charlotte
229 N Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202
3 beds
3.5 baths
$14,500
Condo for rent
15h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$13,524
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dilworth townhouse for rent in Charlotte
1124 Dilworth Crescent Row, Charlotte, NC 28203
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
7h ago
215 N Pine St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,583–$9,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$9,798
$9,238
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
510 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,250–$8,585
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
1d ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
1d ago
Verified
6017 Williams Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
9m ago
Verified
2104 Cascade Pointe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,474
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4401 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,678–$7,173
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2370 Ridgemont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,760
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5600 Paces Glen Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
4h ago
Verified
4400 John Penn Circle, Charlotte, NC 28215
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
7m ago
Verified
1615 Mockingbird Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$2,994
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1200 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,256–$4,043
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,123–$3,160
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6147 Winged Elm Ct, Charlotte, NC 28212
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,044–$2,026
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
1d ago
Verified
3016 Kenhill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
1d ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
1d 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 May 29
1d ago
Verified
1811 Lookout Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
1d 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
5d+ ago
Verified
10425 Wheatside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
9m ago
Verified
2104 Cascade Pointe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2370 Ridgemont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,760
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5600 Paces Glen Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
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 $1,172 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.