Charlotte, NC rental market

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Last updated September 22, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,979.

Average rent

$1,979

Month-over-month change

-$11

Year-over-year change

-$12

Available rentals

4,232

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $220 to $15,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$06
$50025
$60090
$70084
$80049
$90091
$1,000103
$1,100116
$1,200139
$1,300178
$1,400196
$1,500209
$1,600272
$1,700315
$1,800349
$1,900417
$2,000322
$2,100326
$2,200292
$2,300241
$2,400235
$2,500175
$2,600130
$2,700100
$2,80067
$2,90085
$3,00049
$3,10059
$3,20047
$3,30031
$3,40050
$3,50036
$3,60016
$3,70042
$3,80034
$3,90023
$4,00017
$4,10012
$4,20019
$4,3006
$4,40016
$4,50017
$4,6005
$4,7007
$4,80010
$4,90012
$5,000+74

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $12 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,950$1,945
Feb$1,950$1,925
Mar$1,972$1,950
Apr$1,968$1,970
May$2,000$1,967
Jun$2,019$1,990
Jul$2,002$1,995
Aug$2,010$1,995
Sep$2,000$1,995
Oct$1,970No data
Nov$1,970No data
Dec$1,944No data

Market temperature

The Charlotte, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Charlotte, NC is 1% lower than the national average.

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$1,979

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Charlotte, NC?

The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,979.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Charlotte, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,398 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,320 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,700 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC is $2,074 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC is $2,332 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Charlotte, NC?

Houses in Charlotte, NC rent between $220 - $15,000 with an average rent of $1,979.

8. How has the rent in Charlotte, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Charlotte, NC decreased by $12

9. How much has the rent in Charlotte, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Charlotte, NC decreased by $11

10. How many available rentals are there in Charlotte, NC?

There are currently 4,232 rentals available in Charlotte, NC.

11. How do rent prices in Charlotte, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,979 — 1.05% lower the national average of $2,000.

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