What's the average rent in Charlotte, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Charlotte, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,975 per month, which is 1% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,975

-1.0%-$20 decrease month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

4,185

APARTMENTS

$1,626

HOUSES

$2,100

TOWNHOUSES

$2,192

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Charlotte, NC at $1,626 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $2,192 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	$1,303
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,076
4 Bedrooms	$2,410
All	$1,975

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Charlotte, NC is $1,303 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,076 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,410 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,875
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,689
All	$2,192

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Charlotte, NC is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,875 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,689 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,350
2 Bedrooms	$1,644
3 Bedrooms	$1,955
4 Bedrooms	$1,139
All	$1,575

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,350 per month, followed by $1,644 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,955 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,139 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$700
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,022
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$2,100

As of October 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, $2,022 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom house.