What's the average rent in Charlotte, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Charlotte, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,995 per month, which is 2% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,995

0.0%No change month over month

-0.3%-$5 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

4,030

APARTMENTS

$1,428

HOUSES

$2,129

TOWNHOUSES

$2,200

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Charlotte, NC at $1,428 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Houses average $2,129 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,322
2 Bedrooms	$1,717
3 Bedrooms	$2,095
4 Bedrooms	$2,405
All	$1,995

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Charlotte, NC is $1,322 per month, followed by $1,717 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,095 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,405 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,895
3 Bedrooms	$2,295
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$2,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Charlotte, NC is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,895 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,295 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,317
2 Bedrooms	$1,625
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$1,252
All	$1,575

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,317 per month, followed by $1,625 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,252 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$700
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,048
4 Bedrooms	$2,425
All	$2,129

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Charlotte, NC is $700 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,048 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,425 for a 4 bedroom house.