Legacy Parke
915 W Lawrence Ave,
Charlotte, MI 48813
$1,265 - $1,515
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Charlotte, MI
What is the average rent in Charlotte, MI?
$853/month
Average Rent
666 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Charlotte, MI is $853 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Charlotte more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Charlotte, you can expect to pay about $789 per month for a studio, $853 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $997 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,419 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Charlotte, MI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $17 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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2025
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Rent Ranges in Charlotte, MI
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
25%
Below $700/month
38%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlotte, MI?
Because the average rent in Charlotte is $853, you’ll want to make about $2,843 per month or $34,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Charlotte, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Charlotte, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.