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Rental Market Trends in Charlotte, NC

What is the average rent in Charlotte, NC?

$1,463/month

Average Rent

749 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,463 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Charlotte rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Charlotte, you can expect to pay about $1,413 per month for a studio, $1,463 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,763 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,185 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,413/month
569 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,463/month
749 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,763/month
1,089 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,185/month
1,398 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,073/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,662/month
750 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,071/month
1,478 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,586/month
2,242 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,635/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,068/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,102/month
1,483 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,866/month
2,033 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,079/month
1,471 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,983/month
1,140 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,541/month
1,487 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,783/month
1,889 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charlotte, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $19 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 November 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Charlotte, NC
Last Updated November 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Charlotte, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
37% $1,501 - $2,000/month
15% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlotte?

Based on current rent prices, The Oasis at Regal Oaks, Four Seasons and Becton Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlotte.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Oasis at Regal Oaks
$970/month
665 Sq Ft
Four Seasons
$1,029/month
773 Sq Ft
Becton Park
$1,032/month
693 Sq Ft
Preserve at Lake Forest
$1,032/month
692 Sq Ft
Lake Forest
$1,032/month
693 Sq Ft
Farm Pond
$1,037/month
764 Sq Ft
Wexford
$1,042/month
856 Sq Ft
Hickory Ridge
$1,044/month
712 Sq Ft
Hidden Valley Estates
$1,051/month
715 Sq Ft
Fairfield at the University
$1,080/month
751 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlotte?

Based on current rent prices, Freedom Park, Dilworth Historic District and Myers Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlotte.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Freedom Park
$2,540/month
834 Sq Ft
Dilworth Historic District
$2,289/month
794 Sq Ft
Myers Park
$2,171/month
806 Sq Ft
Dilworth
$2,162/month
788 Sq Ft
Brookhill
$2,144/month
788 Sq Ft
Wilmore
$2,131/month
793 Sq Ft
The South End
$2,118/month
792 Sq Ft
Convention District
$2,104/month
804 Sq Ft
Wilmore Historic District
$2,049/month
765 Sq Ft
Summit Hills
$2,046/month
849 Sq Ft

Which Charlotte neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Charlotte with the most apartments available are West Charlotte, South End and East Charlotte .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Charlotte
$1,750/month
760 Sq Ft
South End
$1,928/month
769 Sq Ft
East Charlotte
$1,659/month
742 Sq Ft
North Charlotte
$1,647/month
751 Sq Ft
South Charlotte
$1,529/month
780 Sq Ft
University
$1,433/month
748 Sq Ft
Uptown Charlotte
$1,890/month
770 Sq Ft
South Park
$1,784/month
753 Sq Ft
The South End
$2,118/month
792 Sq Ft
NoDa
$1,719/month
726 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlotte, NC?

Because the average rent in Charlotte is $1,463, you’ll want to make about $4,876 per month or $58,512 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Charlotte, NC is 1.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charlotte is 14.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,413 - $2,185. You can expect to pay 1.0% more for groceries, 1.8% more for utilities, and 5.8% less for transportation.

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Charlotte, NC

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Apartment Averages

The Oasis at Regal Oaks

Charlotte, NC

Freedom Park

Charlotte, NC

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,639/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,875/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,350/month
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Apartment communities in Charlotte we think you'll love

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10051 Perimeter Station Dr,
Charlotte, NC 28216

$1,195 - $2,215

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655 W Mallard Creek Church Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28262

$1,250 - $2,395

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550 E Brooklyn Village Ave,
Charlotte, NC 28202

$1,506 - $5,354

Studio - 3 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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