Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Johnson C Smith University, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Charlotte

$1,995/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Charlotte is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Charlotte

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Charlotte rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Johnson C Smith University, NC

Average rent prices in Charlotte have decreased by 6% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Johnson C Smith University, NC

Rent prices in Charlotte vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charlotte is $1,880, whereas a house costs $2,437. 1-bedroom apartments in Charlotte run $1,709 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,647.

Listings

Studio

$1,545

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,682

-

12%

2 bedroom

$2,250

-

18%

3 bedroom

$3,000

-

41%

4 bedroom

$2,875

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,545

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,682

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

The table above reflects average rent prices in Johnson C Smith University, 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.

Discover rentals in Johnson C Smith University, NC

2120 Rush Wind Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Genesis Park house for rent in Charlotte

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available May 1

Oaklawn West - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Oaklawn West

2700 Pitts Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216

2 beds

1 bath

$1,315

Apartment for rent

1813 Brewton Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Genesis Park house for rent in Charlotte

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1813 Brewton Dr, Charlotte, NC 28206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,530

House for rent

422 State St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smallwood house for rent in Charlotte

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Frequently asked questions for Johnson C Smith University, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Charlotte rental market.

How much is rent in Charlotte?

The average rent in Charlotte is $1,995 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Charlotte?

Average rent prices in Charlotte have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Charlotte rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Charlotte is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Charlotte?

To comfortably afford rent in Charlotte, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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