Budget Leases

Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC

Rents in Charlotte, NC start at $896/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 220 listings we track runs $1,429/mo. That runs about 9% above the NC state average of $1,306/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,321/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,956/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$896
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,4299% above NC
across all sizes
Average by sizevs NC typical
Studio$1,3745% above NC
1 bed$1,3216% above NC
2 bed$1,95638% above NC
3 bed$2,25417% above NC

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How to find the cheapest place to rent in Charlotte

220 rentals in Charlotte, NC

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at Vivo Living Arbor View in Charlotte, NC
Great deal
Apartment · Charlotte
$899/mo
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Studio|1 ba|257 ft²

Vivo Living Arbor View

Vivo Living Arbor View, Charlotte

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Studio apartment at Vivo Living Charlotte in Charlotte, NC
Great deal
Apartment · Charlotte
$1,019/mo
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Studio|1 ba|463 ft²

Vivo Living Charlotte

Vivo Living Charlotte, Charlotte

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1-bedroom apartment at Aurea Station in Charlotte, NC
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Apartment · Charlotte
$1,029/mo
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1 bd|1 ba|835 ft²

Aurea Station

Aurea Station, Charlotte

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Renting in Charlotte, NC: common questions

How much is rent in Charlotte, NC?
The average asking rent across the 220 listings we track in Charlotte, NC is $1,429/mo, with the cheapest starting at $896/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Charlotte?
Hunters Pointe Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Charlotte, NC at $896/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Charlotte?
Based on the listings we track in Charlotte, NC: studios around $1,374/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,321/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,956/mo, three-bedrooms around $2,254/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Charlotte expensive to rent in?
Charlotte sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,429/mo is about 9% above the NC state average of $1,306/mo.

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