Third Ward

Charlotte, NC

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Third Ward - Charlotte, NC Area Guide

Abundant entertainment awaits in this sector of Uptown Charlotte

Urban Entertainment Lively Upscale Public Transit

Home to the Bank of America Stadium, Third Ward is a bustling neighborhood in Uptown Charlotte filled with entertainment opportunities. Residents of this neighborhood have immediate access to everything that makes Charlotte so lively — sports stadiums, city parks, museums, local restaurants, and shopping centers. Third Ward is also home to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Romare Bearden Park, where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the cityscape and an array of community events. Third Ward is just outside of the Epicentre, a popular shopping destination filled with restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues like a bowling alley and a movie theater. Apartments in Third Ward are relatively upscale, offering luxury amenities and a central location near Interstates 277 and 77.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Third Ward is $1,425 for a studio, $1,955 for one bedroom, $2,563 for two bedrooms, and $1,997 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Third Ward has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 602 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,425/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 792 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,955/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,199 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,563/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,363 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,997/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.