Uptown 550
550 E Brooklyn Village Ave,
Charlotte, NC 28202
$1,546 - $5,500
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Second Ward Charlotte, NC
A lively sector of Uptown Charlotte
Urban
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Lively
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Public Transit
Adjacent to First Ward in Uptown Charlotte, Second Ward is a bustling urban neighborhood in the heart of the city. Nestled along Interstate 277, residents can easily get in and out of town. Those in favor of public transportation will be pleased with the abundance of light rail stations available in Second Ward. This quaint neighborhood is home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Convention Center, and part of the Epicentre, a sprawling and lively indoor center filled with restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, a movie theater, and even a bowling alley. Residents enjoy the skyline views from Marshall Park, a public green space with a lake, fountain, and an amphitheater. Apartment rentals in Second Ward are fairly upscale, offering top-notch amenities and a central location in Uptown Charlotte.
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Second Ward is $1,526 for a studio, $1,818 for one bedroom, $2,730 for two bedrooms, and $4,113 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Second Ward has decreased by -5.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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591 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,526/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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755 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,818/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,173 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,730/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,664 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,113/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Second Ward
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Second Ward - Charlotte, NC is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Second Ward - Charlotte, NC, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Second Ward - Charlotte, NC provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Second Ward - Charlotte, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Place
- Charlotte Nature Museum
- Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
- Briar Creek Greenway
- Evergreen Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.