The Landon Apartments
8200 River Birch Dr,
Charlotte, NC 28210
$1,070 - $3,030
1-3 Beds
Sterling
Charlotte, NC
Sterling - Charlotte, NC
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Sterling is roughly 10 miles south of Downtown Charlotte, with I-485 serving as the neighborhood’s southern border and I-77 just a few minutes west. Sterling is a popular shopping destination, with the large Carolina Pavilion shopping plaza located along South Boulevard. This shopping area features stores like Nordstrom Rack, Babies “R” Us, buybuy Baby, and Cost Plus World Market. It also features an AMC movie theater. Carolina Place, a large indoor shopping mall with stores like REI, Sears, Belk, Macy’s, and Dillard’s, is located just south of Sterling. This neighborhood is also popular for summer fun – Adventure Landing, a water theme park, is located on the south end of the neighborhood. The popular theme park Carowinds is located about four miles southwest of Sterling.
With a variety of parks, golf clubs, and historic sites such as the President James K. Polk Historic Site located nearby, Sterling is a terrific option for your Charlotte apartment. The hilly neighborhood features mature trees and ample green space. It is close to Carolinas Healthcare System Pineville, Belle Johnston Park and Ramblewood Park, Charlotte Premium Outlets, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Sterling is $1,034 for a studio, $1,121 for one bedroom, $1,333 for two bedrooms, and $2,780 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sterling has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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577 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,034/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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791 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,121/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,080 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,333/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,190 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,780/month
Average Rent
Transportation
34
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
39
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
25
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.
Reviews of Sterling - Charlotte, NC
Niche Reviews
7 Reviews
Niche User
11 years ago•Niche Review
This neighborhood runs rampant with mosquitoes, snakes, spiders, and roaches during the hot months.
Niche User
11 years ago•Niche Review
I can get to all I need in this area. I prefer smaller businesses because I know that they do not have all the resources of a big corporation.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stream Park
- Brixham Park
- Ballantyne's Backyard
- Briar Creek Greenway
- Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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† 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 November 2025.