What's the average rent in Charlotte, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Charlotte, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,979 per month, which is 3% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,979

0.2%$4 increase month-over-month

-1.3%-$26 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

3,887

APARTMENTS

$1,409

HOUSES

$2,100

TOWNHOUSES

$2,215

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Charlotte, NC at $1,409 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $2,215 per month. Houses average $2,100 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,311
2 Bedrooms	$1,698
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,979

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Charlotte, NC is $1,311 per month, followed by $1,698 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,395
2 Bedrooms	$1,870
3 Bedrooms	$2,250
4 Bedrooms	$2,495
All	$2,215

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Charlotte, NC is $1,395 per month, followed by $1,870 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,250 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,495 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,391
2 Bedrooms	$1,649
3 Bedrooms	$1,995
4 Bedrooms	$1,112
All	$1,575

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,391 per month, followed by $1,649 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,995 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,112 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$715
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,042
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$2,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Charlotte, NC is $715 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,042 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom house.