The Landon Apartments
8200 River Birch Dr,
Charlotte, NC 28210
$970 - $1,835
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sterling is $1,148 for a studio, $1,150 for one bedroom, $1,312 for two bedrooms, and $2,578 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sterling has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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577 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,148/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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791 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,150/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,080 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,312/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,189 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,578/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sterling - Charlotte, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Sterling - Charlotte, NC, so everyday errands require more planning.
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Sterling - Charlotte, NC are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Sterling - Charlotte, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of Sterling - Charlotte, NC
Niche Reviews
7 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
Lots of people move to Charlotte because it has more opportunities and it does! You can be yourself and achieve your goals
Niche User
11 years and 6 months 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 February 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.