Average Rent in Mecklenburg, NC

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Current Versus Historical Mecklenburg, NC Rents

Mecklenburg rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,050, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $248 (15.45%) year-over-year from $1,602 to $1,849. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $59 (3.41%) year-over-year from $1,722 to $1,781. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (5.37%) year-over-year from $1,898 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (2.61%) year-over-year from $2,047 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.35%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,500. 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 13.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.42% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.30	$1,849	$1,602 (15.45%)	$1,635 (13.12%)
1 BR	$2.29	$1,781	$1,722 (3.41%)	$1,781 (0.00%)
2 BR	$1.78	$2,000	$1,898 (5.37%)	$2,086 (-4.14%)
3 BR	$1.44	$2,100	$2,047 (2.61%)	$1,833 (14.56%)
4+ BR	$1.18	$2,500	$2,467 (1.35%)	$2,265 (10.39%)

Historical Rents in Mecklenburg, NC

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Top Cities Near Mecklenburg

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Mecklenburg. The average rent in Mecklenburg is currently $1,895 per month. A total of 5 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 Mecklenburg, NC is Mooresville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,029 per month.

Let's compare Mecklenburg, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 32.63% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mecklenburg, NC are about 18.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.14% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Mecklenburg, 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 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 York, SC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,923. 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 $1,536. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, Union, NC is the most expensive county by Mecklenburg, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mecklenburg, NC is 27.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mecklenburg, NC is 21.86% 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
Union, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,845	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near Mecklenburg

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Mecklenburg, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,019. A total of 5 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 Mecklenburg, NC is $1,509 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,854 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 8 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	$1,499	$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
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,575	$1,995

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 $2,050. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $4.30. There are a total of 6 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 $1,559 and an average price per square feet of $2.29. There are a total of 158 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $1.78. There are a total of 334 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 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mecklenburg, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Mecklenburg, NC is around $1,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.