Charlotte, NC rental market

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Last updated August 28, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Charlotte, NC is $1,369.

Average rent

$1,369

Month-over-month change

-$65

Year-over-year change

-$13

Available rentals

859

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $225 to $7,660.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5009
$60046
$70065
$80027
$90056
$1,00076
$1,10079
$1,20074
$1,30086
$1,40080
$1,50077
$1,60056
$1,70050
$1,80030
$1,90027
$2,00011
$2,10011
$2,20016
$2,30012
$2,40010
$2,5006
$2,6008
$2,70011
$2,8007
$2,9007
$3,0006
$3,1005
$3,2006
$3,3005
$3,4002
$3,6001
$3,7001
$4,2001
$5,000+6

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $13 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,415$1,373
Feb$1,425$1,392
Mar$1,392$1,390
Apr$1,355$1,341
May$1,374$1,450
Jun$1,406$1,445
Jul$1,377$1,419
Aug$1,395$1,431
Sep$1,382No data
Oct$1,399No data
Nov$1,396No data
Dec$1,380No 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 13% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $2,000.

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

Houses in Charlotte, NC rent between $100 - $12,330 with an average rent of $2,000.

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

In the last year, the rent in Charlotte, NC did not change.

4. 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 $15

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

There are currently 3,890 rentals available in Charlotte, NC.

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

The average rent in Charlotte, NC is $2,000 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.