Average Rent in Charlotte, NC
88 apartment buildings, 2407 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Charlotte, NCCheapest
$895/mo
Elevate at Tryon
Properties
88
tracked daily
Units
2407
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 88 properties in Charlotte, NC.
Average rent trend, last 6 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Charlotte, NC Rent Prices
All 88 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Elevate at Tryon
508 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Joinery Apartments
1816 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Centra Square Apartments
1015 E 16th St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
The Village of Rosedale Apartments
3925 Tiffany Rose Pl, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Link Apartments® NODA 36th
3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Amaze @ NoDa Apartments in Charlotte
3750 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
The Berkeley Dilworth Apartments
1351 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevate at Tryon 508 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA | $895 | $932 | -- | 3.9 (24) | 3 |
| 2 | Joinery Apartments 1816 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA | $1,009 | $1,408 | $2.09/ft² | 3.4 (123) | 88 |
| 3 | Centra Square Apartments 1015 E 16th St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA | $1,020 | $1,143 | $1.31/ft² | 2.8 (14) | 3 |
| 4 | The Village of Rosedale Apartments 3925 Tiffany Rose Pl, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA | $1,061 | $1,142 | $1.09/ft² | 3.6 (43) | 4 |
| 5 | Link Apartments® NODA 36th 3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA | $1,110 | $1,527 | $2.40/ft² | 4.4 (143) | 83 |
| 6 | Amaze @ NoDa Apartments in Charlotte 3750 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA | $1,124 | $1,430 | $1.98/ft² | 4.2 (193) | 23 |
| 7 | The Berkeley Dilworth Apartments 1351 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA | $1,140 | $1,805 | $2.32/ft² | 4.5 (178) | 41 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Elevate at Tryon
3.9 (24)508 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Joinery Apartments
3.4 (123)1816 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Centra Square Apartments
2.8 (14)1015 E 16th St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
The Village of Rosedale Apartments
3.6 (43)3925 Tiffany Rose Pl, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Link Apartments® NODA 36th
4.4 (143)3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Amaze @ NoDa Apartments in Charlotte
4.2 (193)3750 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
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Charlotte, NC neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 11 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Charlotte, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $2,056 per month, based on 2407 units across 88 apartment communities. Prices range from $895 at Elevate at Tryon to $12,698 at Overlook at Radius Dilworth Apartments & Penthouses.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,516/mo | $895/mo | 450 |
| 1 Bed | $1,812/mo | $1,020/mo | 1145 |
| 2 Bed | $2,573/mo | $1,061/mo | 646 |
| 3 Bed | $3,213/mo | $1,222/mo | 157 |
| 4 Bed | $2,852/mo | $1,861/mo | 9 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Charlotte, NC apartments earn?
The 15 buildings we can estimate generate about $5.5M in rental revenue per month ($66M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Paces South End Apartments | $723K/mo | $3,052 / $2,639 | 91% | 301 |
| 2.Linea | $671K/mo | $3,485 / $1,979 | 92% | 370 |
| 3.Solis Midtown | $542K/mo | $1,995 / $1,922 | 86% | 328 |
| 4.Junction 1504 | $498K/mo | $2,022 / $1,962 | 90% | 281 |
| 5.The Edge South End | $487K/mo | $1,999 / $2,074 | 89% | 263 |
| 10 more estimated buildings | $2.6M/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Charlotte, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Charlotte, NC averages $1,812/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,573/mo. At the local median household income of $78,438, that works out to 31% 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 37% 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
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,056/mo.
Comfortable income
$99,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Charlotte, NC is $78,438 , about 21% 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) | $2,056 |
| Utilities | $417 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $995 |
| Healthcare | $485 |
| Other goods and services | $776 |
| Estimated total | $5,252/mo |
Population
886,283
Median household income
$78,438
Census median rent
$1,504/mo
Census rent burden
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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $1,626 | -21% | -7% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $1,956 | -5% | -4.9% | 31 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,821 | -11% | -3.4% | 25 |
| Concord, NC | $1,514 | -26% | -7.7% | 24 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,889 | -8% | -3.1% | 22 |
| Wake Forest, NC | $1,734 | -16% | -1.5% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Charlotte, NC?
The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $2,056 per month, based on 2407 units across 88 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Charlotte, NC?
The median asking rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,820 per month, computed from 2407 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,056/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Charlotte, NC?
The lowest available rent in Charlotte, NC starts at $895 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Charlotte, NC average $1,812/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,020/mo across 1145 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Charlotte, NC average $2,573/mo. Units start from $1,061/mo across 646 units currently listed.
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