Average Rent in Charlotte, NC
32 apartment buildings, 635 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,377/mo
Cheapest
$950/mo
Properties
32
Units
635
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 32 properties in Charlotte, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Charlotte, NC Rent Prices
All 32 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
MAA Uptown
305 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Marquis Carmel Valley
6905 Poppy Hills Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226
Marquis Carmel Commons
6818 Northbury Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226
The Winston
222 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Alta West Morehead
2020 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
Midtown 205
205 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
Solis Midtown
1133 Harding Pl, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAA Uptown 305 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA | $950 | $1,235 | $1.78 | 4.5 (356) | 16 |
| 2 | Marquis Carmel Valley 6905 Poppy Hills Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226 | $1,159 | $1,510 | $1.59 | 4.5 (253) | 9 |
| 3 | Marquis Carmel Commons 6818 Northbury Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226 | $1,197 | $1,439 | $1.51 | 4.6 (200) | 8 |
| 4 | The Winston 222 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA | $1,360 | $1,579 | $3.37 | 4.4 (68) | 15 |
| 5 | Alta West Morehead 2020 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA | $1,365 | $1,718 | $2.17 | 4.7 (295) | 20 |
| 6 | Midtown 205 205 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA | $1,378 | $1,929 | $2.14 | 4.1 (292) | 36 |
| 7 | Solis Midtown 1133 Harding Pl, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA | $1,385 | $2,206 | $2.80 | 4.5 (167) | 25 |
Explore Each Property
MAA Uptown
4.5 (356)305 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Marquis Carmel Valley
4.5 (253)6905 Poppy Hills Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226
Marquis Carmel Commons
4.6 (200)6818 Northbury Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226
The Winston
4.4 (68)222 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Alta West Morehead
4.7 (295)2020 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
Midtown 205
4.1 (292)205 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
Charlotte, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $2,377 per month, based on 635 units across 32 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at MAA Uptown to $5,765 at 2100 Queens.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,616/mo | $950/mo | 140 |
| 1 Bed | $2,063/mo | $1,159/mo | 257 |
| 2 Bed | $2,944/mo | $1,472/mo | 197 |
| 3 Bed | $4,215/mo | $1,917/mo | 41 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Charlotte, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Charlotte, NC averages $2,063/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,944/mo. At the local median household income of $78,438, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Charlotte, NC at $1,504/mo. The current tracked market average runs 58% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Charlotte, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Charlotte
Demand in the Charlotte rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Bank of America
- Wells Fargo
- Truist Financial
- Lowe's Companies
- Duke Energy
- Atrium Health
Mean one-way commute in Charlotte, NC is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlotte, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$95,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,377/mo.
Comfortable income
$114,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Charlotte, NC is $78,438 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Charlotte, NC
Overall prices in Charlotte, NC runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Charlotte, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,377 |
| Utilities | $417 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $995 |
| Healthcare | $485 |
| Other goods and services | $776 |
| Estimated total | $5,573/mo |
Population
886,283
Median household income
$78,438
Census median rent
$1,504/mo
Rent as % of income
29.5%
Median age
34.4
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Charlotte, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Charlotte, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary, NC | $2,103 | -12% | 32 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,712 | -28% | 26 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,653 | -30% | 22 |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,430 | -40% | 11 |
| Winston Salem, NC | $1,910 | -20% | 9 |
| Gastonia, NC | $1,540 | -35% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Charlotte, NC?
The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $2,377 per month, based on 635 units across 32 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Charlotte, NC?
The lowest available rent in Charlotte, NC starts at $950 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Charlotte, NC average $2,063/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,159/mo across 257 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Charlotte, NC average $2,944/mo. Units start from $1,472/mo across 197 units currently listed.
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