Currently, the overall median rent in Charlotte stands at $1,381, .2% higher than last month, but down 2.7% year-over-year.
Charlotte’s rent growth over the past year has fallen behind both the state (-1.5%) and national averages (-0.8%).
Eight months into the year, rents in Charlotte have risen 1.2%. This is a similar rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to August 2025 rents had increased 1.1%.
Charlotte rents went up 0.2% in the past month, compared to the national rate of 0.1%. Among the nation’s 100 largest cities, this ranks #52. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Jacksonville, FL (0.2%) and Tampa, FL (0.2%).
For more national and local insights, check out the latest update to Apartment List’s full Charlotte Rent Report here.
