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Rental Market Trends in Charlotte, MI

What is the average rent in Charlotte, MI?

$828/month

Average Rent

666 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Charlotte, MI is $828 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $791 per month for a studio, $828 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,017 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,405 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$791/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$828/month
666 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,017/month
965 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,405/month
1,343 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charlotte, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.3%, which averages out to $36 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Charlotte, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Charlotte, MI
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 $828, you’ll want to make about $2,760 per month or $33,120 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.

City

Charlotte, MI

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How does Charlotte, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Charlotte we think you'll love

Knob Pines Apartments

Knob Pines Apartments

432-460 State St,
Charlotte, MI 48813

$995 - $1,025

2 Beds

Legacy Parke

Legacy Parke

915 W Lawrence Ave,
Charlotte, MI 48813

$1,356 - $1,533

1-3 Beds

Jamestown Apartments

Jamestown Apartments

725 W Seminary St,
Charlotte, MI 48813

$800

2 Beds

Edmond Senior

Edmond Senior

223-225 S Washington St,
Charlotte, MI 48813

$533 - $1,213

2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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