Charlotte, NC rental market

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Last updated November 30, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Charlotte, NC is $1,949.

Average rent

$1,949

Month-over-month change

-$21

Year-over-year change

-$1

Available rentals

4,078

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $33,600.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$50015
$60075
$700104
$80051
$900102
$1,000102
$1,100108
$1,200143
$1,300170
$1,400189
$1,500215
$1,600291
$1,700349
$1,800349
$1,900379
$2,000271
$2,100304
$2,200257
$2,300217
$2,400201
$2,500142
$2,600119
$2,700109
$2,80094
$2,90094
$3,00056
$3,10060
$3,20065
$3,30027
$3,40062
$3,50058
$3,60019
$3,70026
$3,80021
$3,90029
$4,00020
$4,10018
$4,20028
$4,30011
$4,40012
$4,50019
$4,6006
$4,7007
$4,8003
$4,9005
$5,000+61

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $1 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,945$1,950
Feb$1,950$1,950
Mar$1,950$1,972
Apr$1,970$1,968
May$1,990$2,000
Jun$1,999$2,019
Jul$2,000$2,002
Aug$2,000$2,010
Sep$1,999$2,000
Oct$1,990$1,970
Nov$1,975$1,970
Dec$1,950No data

Market temperature

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

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Charlotte, NC is 3% 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 $1,949.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,403 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 $1,340 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 $1,695 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 $2,021 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 $5,147 per month.

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

Houses in Charlotte, NC rent between $450 - $33,600 with an average rent of $1,949.

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

In the last year, the rent in Charlotte, NC decreased by $1

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 $21

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

There are currently 4,078 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 $1,949 — 2.55% lower the national average of $2,000.