The Artisan
510 W Tremont Ave,
Charlotte, NC 28203
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,250 - $8,585
Rental Market Trends in Charlotte, NC
What is the average rent in Charlotte, NC?
$1,480/month
Average Rent
750 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
Charlotte, NC Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,480 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,645/month, which means Charlotte rent prices are 10% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Charlotte average $1,393 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Charlotte average $1,480 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Charlotte average $1,788 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Charlotte average $2,193 or more per month.
Data Updated: June 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Charlotte, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $23 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Charlotte, NC
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
17%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlotte?
Based on current rent prices, Westchester, Becton Park and Hickory Ridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlotte.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlotte?
Based on current rent prices, Sardis Forest, Wilmore and Brookhill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlotte.
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Which Charlotte neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Charlotte with the most apartments available are South Charlotte, University and West Charlotte .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlotte, NC?
Because the average rent in Charlotte is $1,480, you’ll want to make about $4,933 per month or $59,196 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 0.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Charlotte is 0.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,393 - $2,193. You can expect to pay 2.2% more for groceries, 6.5% less for utilities, and 0.6% less for transportation.
How does Charlotte, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Charlotte, NC 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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$915/month
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$1,193/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Charlotte?
The average rent in Charlotte is $1,480 per month, which is 10.0% lower than the national average of $1,645.
What is the average rent for a house in Charlotte?
The average rent for a house in Charlotte, NC is $2,128 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Charlotte?
The average rent for a townhome in Charlotte, NC is $1,933 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Charlotte?
The average rent for a condo in Charlotte, NC is $1,487 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Charlotte?
Rents in Charlotte, NC are decreasing, with prices down 1.6% year-over-year and $23 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Charlotte?
In Charlotte, NC, 40% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.