Average Rent in 28202, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28202, Charlotte, NC Rents

28202 rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,550 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,250, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,389 (125.06%) year-over-year from $1,111 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (1.88%) year-over-year from $1,595 to $1,625. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $492 (25.12%) year-over-year from $1,958 to $2,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $137 (-3.78%) year-over-year from $3,637 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,081 (37.68%) year-over-year from $2,869 to $3,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.89% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.28	$1,625	$1,595 (1.88%)	$1,678 (-3.18%)
2 BR	$2.09	$2,450	$1,958 (25.12%)	$2,050 (19.51%)
3 BR	$1.67	$3,500	$3,637 (-3.78%)	$4,441 (-21.18%)

Historical Rents in 28202, Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near 28202

There are a total of 1 cities nearby 28202. The average rent in 28202 is currently $2,000 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Charlotte, NC, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28202, Charlotte, NC is Charlotte, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,000 per month.

Let's compare 28202, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 28202, Charlotte, NC is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28202, Charlotte, NC are about 21.74% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.43% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near 28202, Charlotte, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Charlotte, NC	$2,500	$1,525	$1,800	$2,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 28202

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28202

Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Cabarrus, NC, and Mecklenburg, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,034. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,625. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,150, Union, NC is the most expensive county by 28202, Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28202, Charlotte, NC is 27.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28202, Charlotte, NC is 38.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gaston, NC	N/A	$999	$1,300	$1,625
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,300	$2,022
Mecklenburg, NC	$2,500	$1,524	$1,835	$2,045
Union, NC	N/A	$1,118	$1,525	$2,150

Top Zipcodes Near 28202

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near 28202, Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,995. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28205, Charlotte, NC at $1,795 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,308 per month is 28277, Charlotte, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 28202, Charlotte, NC is $1,351 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,760 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in 28202, Charlotte, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,800	$1,948
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,700	$1,995
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,564	$1,975	$2,308
28205, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,351	$1,750	$1,795
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,433	$1,760	$2,010

Frequently Asked Questions - 28202 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 28202, Charlotte, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 28202, Charlotte, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 28202, Charlotte, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 28202.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $2.28. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28202.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $2.09. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28202.

How have rent prices in 28202, Charlotte, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 28202, Charlotte, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28202, Charlotte, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28202, Charlotte, NC is around $1,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.