Average Rent in 28208, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28208, Charlotte, NC Rents

28208 rentals average $1,499 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,195 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,925, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,997 (-75.07%) year-over-year from $3,992 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (7.65%) year-over-year from $883 to $950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $496 (32.46%) year-over-year from $1,529 to $2,026. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $387 (24.34%) year-over-year from $1,588 to $1,975. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-6.44%) year-over-year from $2,058 to $1,925. 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 16.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.99	$950	$883 (7.65%)	$893 (6.34%)
2 BR	$1.91	$2,026	$1,529 (32.46%)	$1,433 (41.40%)
3 BR	$1.65	$1,975	$1,588 (24.34%)	$1,447 (36.52%)
4+ BR	$1.33	$1,925	$2,058 (-6.44%)	$2,312 (-16.73%)

Historical Rents in 28208, Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near 28208

There are a total of 5 cities nearby 28208. The average rent in 28208 is currently $1,895 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,398, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28208, Charlotte, NC is Mooresville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,029 per month.

Let's compare 28208, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 29.95% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28208, Charlotte, NC are about 26.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.27% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near 28208, Charlotte, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,199	$1,398
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,000	$1,400	$1,850
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,499	$1,895
Charlotte, NC	$2,500	$1,567	$1,800	$1,997
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,400	$1,560	$2,029

Top Neighborhoods Near 28208

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28208

Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Catawba, NC, and York, SC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,923. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,536. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, Union, NC is the most expensive county by 28208, Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28208, Charlotte, NC is 25.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28208, Charlotte, NC is 29.15% 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	$1,050	$1,250	$1,536
Catawba, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,295	$1,730
York, SC	N/A	$1,371	$1,505	$1,895
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,000	$1,400	$1,950
Mecklenburg, NC	$2,500	$1,559	$1,850	$2,050
Union, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,845	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near 28208

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near 28208, Charlotte, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,043.

The following chart includes the top 7 zipcodes in 28208, Charlotte, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28269, Charlotte, NC	$1,947	$1,371	$1,700	$1,960
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,518	$1,950	$2,450
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,725	$2,525	$2,413
28205, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,600	$1,725	$1,800
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,641	$2,550	$2,395
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,444	$1,757	$2,043
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,575	$1,995

Frequently Asked Questions - 28208 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 28208, Charlotte, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,925. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 28208, 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 28208, Charlotte, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in 28208, 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 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 28208.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28208, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,499 and an average price per square feet of $1.99. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28208.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28208, Charlotte, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $1.91. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28208.

How have rent prices in 28208, Charlotte, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 28208, Charlotte, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.75%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC is around $1,540/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.