Average Rent in Mecklenburg, NC

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Current Versus Historical Mecklenburg, NC Rents

Mecklenburg rentals average $2,499 for a studio rental to $2,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $809 (47.87%) year-over-year from $1,690 to $2,499. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $149 (-8.63%) year-over-year from $1,724 to $1,575. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $256 (-12.75%) year-over-year from $2,006 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.60%) year-over-year from $2,065 to $2,098. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.47%) year-over-year from $2,483 to $2,495. 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 up by 34.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.21	$2,499	$1,690 (47.87%)	$1,775 (40.78%)
1 BR	$2.30	$1,575	$1,724 (-8.63%)	$1,783 (-11.65%)
2 BR	$1.83	$1,750	$2,006 (-12.75%)	$2,178 (-19.64%)
3 BR	$1.47	$2,098	$2,065 (1.60%)	$1,779 (17.93%)
4+ BR	$1.17	$2,495	$2,483 (0.47%)	$2,281 (9.41%)

Historical Rents in Mecklenburg, NC

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Top Cities Near Mecklenburg

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Mecklenburg. The average rent in Mecklenburg is currently $1,923 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Mooresville, NC, with an average rent of $1,885, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mecklenburg, NC is Charlotte, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,075 per month.

Let's compare Mecklenburg, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 25.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mecklenburg, NC are about 20.31% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.73% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Mecklenburg, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,314	$1,575	$1,885
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,375	$1,895
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,023	$1,350	$1,950
Charlotte, NC	$2,499	$1,571	$1,850	$2,075

Top Neighborhoods Near Mecklenburg

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Mecklenburg

Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Catawba, NC, and Iredell, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,980. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,195, Union, NC is the most expensive county by Mecklenburg, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mecklenburg, NC is 31.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mecklenburg, NC is 21.66% 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	$1,025	$1,323	$1,650
Catawba, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,250	$1,685
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,113	$1,550	$1,975
York, SC	N/A	$1,371	$1,595	$1,985
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,350	$1,995
Union, NC	N/A	$913	$1,850	$2,195

Top Zipcodes Near Mecklenburg

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near Mecklenburg, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,060. A total of 6 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28208, Charlotte, NC at $1,699 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,500 per month is 28202, Charlotte, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mecklenburg, NC is $1,434 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,909 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 9 zipcodes in Mecklenburg, 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	$1,199	$1,525	$1,699
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,370	$1,748	$2,060
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,546	$1,938	$2,476
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,686	$2,593	$2,485
28205, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,600	$1,775	$1,990
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,700	$2,617	$2,500
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,434	$1,909	$2,100
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	N/A	$2,023	$2,050
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,955

Frequently Asked Questions - Mecklenburg Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mecklenburg, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Mecklenburg, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Mecklenburg, 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 Mecklenburg, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Mecklenburg, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,499 and an average price per square feet of $3.21. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mecklenburg.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,571 and an average price per square feet of $2.30. There are a total of 151 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mecklenburg.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,851 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 299 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mecklenburg.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Mecklenburg, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mecklenburg, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Mecklenburg, NC is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.