Average Rent in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC Rents

28216 rentals average $1,575 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $465 (-23.66%) year-over-year from $1,965 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $566 (46.35%) year-over-year from $1,220 to $1,786. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $566 (36.60%) year-over-year from $1,545 to $2,111. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $148 (8.65%) year-over-year from $1,714 to $1,863. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $147 (6.51%) year-over-year from $2,253 to $2,400. 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 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$1.45	$2,111	$1,545 (36.60%)	$1,550 (36.16%)
3 BR	$1.40	$1,863	$1,714 (8.65%)	$1,649 (12.97%)
4+ BR	$1.26	$2,400	$2,253 (6.51%)	$1,958 (22.57%)

Historical Rents in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC

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Top Cities Near 28216

There are a total of 5 cities nearby 28216. The average rent in 28216 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 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is Mooresville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,029 per month.

Let's compare 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC are about 4.83% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.30% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near 28216, Mecklenburg County, 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 28216

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28216

Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Catawba, NC, and York, SC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,950. 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 $1,536. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, Union, NC is the most expensive county by 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is 5.33% 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
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,491	$2,012
Mecklenburg, NC	$2,500	$1,559	$1,850	$2,050
Union, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,845	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near 28216

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,043. A total of 3 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,450 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 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is $1,518 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 7 zipcodes in 28216, Mecklenburg County, 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	$1,499	$2,050	$1,925
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

Frequently Asked Questions - 28216 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 28216, Mecklenburg County, 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 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in 28216, Mecklenburg County, 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 28216.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28216.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $1.45. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28216.

How have rent prices in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.46%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.37%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28216, Mecklenburg County, NC is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.