Average Rent in 28208, Charlotte, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28208, Charlotte, NC Rents

28208 rentals average $1,334 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,060, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,130 (-68.16%) year-over-year from $3,125 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $299 (32.31%) year-over-year from $926 to $1,225. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $280 (20.07%) year-over-year from $1,395 to $1,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-3.39%) year-over-year from $1,822 to $1,760. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $807 (39.53%) year-over-year from $2,041 to $2,848. 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 up by 15.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.59% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 34.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.01	$1,225	$926 (32.31%)	$1,091 (12.30%)
2 BR	$1.79	$1,675	$1,395 (20.07%)	$1,722 (-2.71%)
3 BR	$1.63	$1,760	$1,822 (-3.39%)	$1,533 (14.78%)
4+ BR	$1.54	$2,848	$2,041 (39.53%)	$2,053 (38.68%)

Historical Rents in 28208, Charlotte, NC

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Top Cities Near 28208

There are a total of 2 cities nearby 28208. The average rent in 28208 is currently $2,089 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Charlotte, NC, with an average rent of $2,005, 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 $2,173 per month.

Let's compare 28208, Charlotte, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 28208, Charlotte, NC is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.78% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 28208, Charlotte, NC are about 11.61% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.32% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near 28208, Charlotte, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Charlotte, NC	$2,500	$1,538	$1,850	$2,005
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,471	$1,889	$2,173

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 Cabarrus, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,998. 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 $1,550. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,195, Union, NC is the most expensive county by 28208, Charlotte, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28208, Charlotte, NC is 17.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28208, Charlotte, NC is 16.42% 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	$1,013	$1,200	$1,550
Catawba, NC	N/A	$860	$1,150	$1,729
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$1,998
Mecklenburg, NC	$2,500	$1,534	$1,850	$2,100
Union, NC	N/A	$1,105	$1,700	$2,195

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 $2,025. 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 $1,910 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,395 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 28208, Charlotte, NC is $1,599 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,750 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. 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	$1,932	$1,236	$1,700	$2,025
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,599	$2,050	$2,395
28205, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,600	$1,750	$1,910
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,625	$2,400	$2,300
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,447	$1,733	$2,096
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,995
28209, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,605	$1,998	$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 $2,060. 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 $1,334 and an average price per square feet of $2.01. There are a total of 8 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 $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 18 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 -0.68%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 28208, Charlotte, NC is around $1,648/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.