What's the average rent in Charlotte, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Charlotte, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Charlotte, NC is $1,995 per month, which is 2% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,995

0.3%$5 increase month-over-month

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

AVAILABLE RENTALS

3,955

APARTMENTS

$1,444

HOUSES

$2,150

TOWNHOUSES

$2,195

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Charlotte, NC at $1,444 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $2,195 per month. Houses average $2,150 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,326
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,117
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$1,995

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Charlotte, NC is $1,326 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,117 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,409
2 Bedrooms	$1,899
3 Bedrooms	$2,250
4 Bedrooms	$2,420
All	$2,195

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Charlotte, NC is $1,409 per month, followed by $1,899 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,250 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,420 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,295
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,062
4 Bedrooms	$1,127
All	$1,550

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charlotte, NC is $1,295 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,062 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,127 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$700
2 Bedrooms	$1,690
3 Bedrooms	$2,085
4 Bedrooms	$2,399
All	$2,150

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Charlotte, NC is $700 per month, followed by $1,690 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,085 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,399 for a 4 bedroom house.