Charlotte, NC rental market

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Last updated August 27, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for houses in Charlotte, NC is $2,100.

Average rent

$2,100

Month-over-month change

-$45

Year-over-year change

+$9

Avg. Days On Market

47

Available rentals

1,956

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for houses is $225 to $9,300.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$02
$50010
$60055
$70072
$80024
$90021
$1,00018
$1,10018
$1,20017
$1,30025
$1,40042
$1,50060
$1,60083
$1,700115
$1,800181
$1,900202
$2,000199
$2,100186
$2,200166
$2,300129
$2,400133
$2,500104
$2,60067
$2,70071
$2,80048
$2,90060
$3,00038
$3,10022
$3,20021
$3,30018
$3,40034
$3,50027
$3,60014
$3,70012
$3,80011
$3,9009
$4,0006
$4,1006
$4,2006
$4,3002
$4,40010
$4,50012
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8004
$4,9005
$5,000+27

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $9 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,999$2,015
Feb$2,013$2,026
Mar$2,015$2,053
Apr$2,045$2,081
May$2,080$2,130
Jun$2,100$2,151
Jul$2,100$2,149
Aug$2,109$2,145
Sep$2,090No data
Oct$2,052No data
Nov$2,050No data
Dec$2,025No 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 9% lower than the national average.

Charlotte, NCvs.

$2,100

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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 $225 - $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 $20

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

There are currently 3,874 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.