Elizabeth Acres

Charlotte, NC

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Elizabeth Acres - Charlotte, NC

Area Guide

Elizabeth Acres is one of those east-of-Uptown pockets where a quiet block can sit just a few turns from Central Avenue’s buzz. Mornings are calm here: grab coffee, cut through tree-shaded streets, then head toward Midtown offices or the medical district without turning the commute into a whole ordeal. When you need a breather, Independence Park and the nearby Little Sugar Creek Greenway give you room to jog, bike, or just take a slower lap under tall oaks, and you’re close enough to Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth that a last-minute dinner plan doesn’t have to be planned out.

Rentals in this area tend to run practical and lived-in, with updated garden-style buildings, smaller multi-unit properties, and a few townhome-style layouts mixed in. You’ll also spot the occasional newer apartment community offering modern finishes and shared perks, while older spaces lean on character, porches, and big windows. Either way, the big draw is balance since you get a slower pace at home, then quick access to shopping strips, local markets, and the city’s main corridors when your calendar fills up.

For a cultural reset, it helps that Central Piedmont Community College is nearby, adding classes, talks, and creative energy to the surrounding streets. Each spring, the City of Charlotte spotlights BOOM Charlotte, an annual arts festival that brings immersive installations and performances to Camp North End, which fits the neighborhood’s easy habit of turning an ordinary weekend into something memorable.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Charlotte Nature Museum
  • Discovery Place
  • Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
  • Evergreen Nature Preserve
  • Briar Creek Greenway

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.