Charlotte, NC Rent Trends

Rank #28, last updated March 13

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What is the average rent in Charlotte?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,529. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Charlotte, NC is $1,564. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Charlotte, NC is $1,608. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Charlotte, NC is $2,100.

Studio

$1,529


1 bed

$1,564


2 beds

$1,608


3+ beds

$2,100

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Charlotte

Feb 25 2024Apr 11 2024May 27 2024Jul 11 2024Aug 25 2024Oct 10 2024Nov 25 2024Jan 10 2025Mar 13 2025$1,160$1,360$1,560$1,930
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Charlotte

The monthly rent for apartments in Charlotte, NC ranges from $700 to $3,100+.

$700 - $1,300

$1,300 - $1,900

$1,900 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,100

$3,100+

What is the average apartment size in Charlotte?

The average size of a Charlotte, NC apartment is 1188 square feet, while the median apartment size for Charlotte, NC is 1090 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Charlotte, NC (34.73%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (4.91%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 32.75%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 27.61%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Charlotte?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Chantilly$1,327$1,639$2,450$3,199
Collingwood*$1,033$1,225*
Elizabeth*$1,465$1,595*
First Ward$1,529$1,575$2,075*
Fourth Ward$1,831$2,100$2,594$3,500
Foxcroft*$1,840$2,427$3,426
Idlewild South**$1,575$1,800
North Sharon Amity / Reddman Road*$1,075$1,392$1,900
Oak Forest*$1,097$1,312$1,665
Southside Park$1,585$2,035$2,635$3,535
Sugar Creek$1,271$1,525**
Third Ward$1,849$2,531$2,821*
Tryon Hills*$1,330$1,300*
West Sugar Creek*$1,260$1,650$2,025
Yorkshire*$1,425$1,650$2,095

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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