Charlotte, NC Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,729
1-year change
+1.2%
$21/mo
5-year change
+15.7%
$235/mo
10-year change
+58.9%
$641/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Charlotte

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,009/mo—0.0%
2016$1,065/mo+5.6%+5.6%
2017$1,133/mo+6.4%+12.3%
2018$1,191/mo+5.1%+18.0%
2019$1,252/mo+5.1%+24.1%
2020$1,294/mo+3.4%+28.2%
2021$1,376/mo+6.3%+36.4%
2022$1,602/mo+16.4%+58.8%
2023$1,694/mo+5.7%+67.9%
2024$1,689/mo-0.3%+67.4%
2025$1,712/mo+1.4%+69.7%
2026$1,707/mo-0.3%+69.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Charlotte changed since 2015?

Median rent in Charlotte, NC was $1,000 in 2015-01 and is $1,729 as of 2026-09 — a change of $729 per month over 11 years.

How much has Charlotte rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Charlotte, NC has changed +15.7% ($235 per month). The current median is $1,729.

What has rent in Charlotte done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Charlotte, NC has changed +58.9% ($641 per month). It is now $1,729.

Is rent in Charlotte going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Charlotte, NC has increased +1.2% ($21/mo). Current median: $1,729.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.