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Average Rent in Charlotte, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 15 apartment communities in Charlotte, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,215/mo
▲ +10.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,917/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
15
tracked daily
Units Listed
41
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Compare average rent across Charlotte, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park | $5,768 | $5,765 | 1 | 2 |
| Dilworth | $2,567 | $1,360 | 17 | 337 |
| Country Club Heights | $2,308 | $1,634 | 1 | 69 |
| Charlotte center city | $2,243 | $950 | 5 | 104 |
| Freedom Park | $2,192 | $1,627 | 2 | 40 |
| Cherry | $2,017 | $1,378 | 2 | 40 |
| Provincetowne | $1,957 | $1,464 | 1 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Charlotte, NC?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Charlotte, NC is $4,215 per month across 15 apartment communities and 41 available units. Rents have increased $293 (10.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Marquis Carmel Commons starting at $1,917/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $4,215/mo.
Prices range from $1,917 to $7,555 per month. The most common price point is the $4,600 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Charlotte, NC Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Charlotte, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Charlotte, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Carmel Commons | $1,917/mo | $1,917/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Marquis Carmel Valley | $2,317/mo | $2,317/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| The Preserve at Ballantyne Commons | $2,424/mo | $2,444/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Alta West Morehead | $2,789/mo | $2,789/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| The Village at Commonwealth | $3,100/mo | $3,263/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| 500 West Trade | $3,119/mo | $3,721/mo | 7 | 4.4 |
| 511 Queens | $3,245/mo | $3,245/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Charlotte, NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Charlotte, NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$169,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $4,215/mo.
Comfortable income
$202,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,917/mo), you need to earn at least $77,000/year.
Median household income in Charlotte, NC is $78,438 , about 61% 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) | $4,215 |
| Utilities | $417 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $995 |
| Healthcare | $485 |
| Other goods and services | $776 |
| Estimated total | $7,411/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.
Explore Charlotte, NC Apartments
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