Average Rent in Charlotte, NC
39 apartment buildings, 552 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,319/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,031/mo
Midtown 205
Properties
39
tracked daily
Units
552
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 39 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 39 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Midtown 205
205 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
MAA Uptown
305 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
District Flats at Summit and Church Apartments
1449 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Alta West Morehead
2020 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208, 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
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midtown 205 205 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA | $1,031 | $1,704 | $2.08 | 4.1 (292) | 26 |
| 2 | MAA Uptown 305 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA | $1,220 | $1,660 | $1.80 | 4.5 (356) | 7 |
| 3 | District Flats at Summit and Church Apartments 1449 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA | $1,296 | $1,987 | $2.23 | 4 (114) | 7 |
| 4 | Alta West Morehead 2020 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA | $1,327 | $1,711 | $2.09 | 4.7 (295) | 24 |
| 5 | Marquis Carmel Valley 6905 Poppy Hills Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226 | $1,341 | $1,623 | $1.64 | 4.5 (253) | 10 |
| 6 | Marquis Carmel Commons 6818 Northbury Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226 | $1,359 | $1,623 | $1.70 | 4.6 (200) | 8 |
| 7 | The Winston 222 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA | $1,360 | $1,523 | $3.41 | 4.4 (68) | 16 |
Explore Each Property
Midtown 205
4.1 (292)205 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
MAA Uptown
4.5 (356)305 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
District Flats at Summit and Church Apartments
4 (114)1449 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Alta West Morehead
4.7 (295)2020 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208, 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
Charlotte, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $2,319 per month, based on 552 units across 39 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,031 at Midtown 205 to $5,765 at 2100 Queens.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,950/mo | $1,031/mo | 146 |
| 1 Bed | $2,061/mo | $1,327/mo | 248 |
| 2 Bed | $2,921/mo | $1,494/mo | 138 |
| 3 Bed | $4,068/mo | $2,118/mo | 20 |
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 29 buildings we can estimate generate about $21M in rental revenue per month ($247M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Hawkins Press | $2.2M/mo | 97% | 900 |
| 2.The Village at Commonwealth | $1.6M/mo | 100% | 732 |
| 3.Uptown 550 | $1.6M/mo | 100% | 550 |
| 4.Ashton South End Apartments | $1.5M/mo | 97% | 534 |
| 5.500 West Trade | $1.1M/mo | 100% | 430 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. 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 $2,061/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,921/mo. At the local median household income of $78,438, that works out to 35% 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 54% 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
$93,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,319/mo.
Comfortable income
$111,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,031/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Charlotte, NC is $78,438 , about 30% 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) | $2,319 |
| Utilities | $417 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $995 |
| Healthcare | $485 |
| Other goods and services | $776 |
| Estimated total | $5,515/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.
Compare
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 | $2,058 | -11% | 29 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,821 | -21% | 21 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,858 | -20% | 21 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,707 | -26% | 20 |
| Archdale, NC | $1,311 | -43% | 14 |
| Concord, NC | $1,602 | -31% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Charlotte, NC?
The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $2,319 per month, based on 552 units across 39 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Charlotte, NC?
The lowest available rent in Charlotte, NC starts at $1,031 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 $2,061/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,327/mo across 248 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Charlotte, NC average $2,921/mo. Units start from $1,494/mo across 138 units currently listed.
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