Charlotte, NC Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,746
1-year change
+2.1%
$36/mo
5-year change
+21.9%
$314/mo
10-year change
+61.2%
$663/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Charlotte

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,019/mo0.0%
2016$1,076/mo+5.6%+5.6%
2017$1,144/mo+6.3%+12.3%
2018$1,203/mo+5.2%+18.1%
2019$1,266/mo+5.2%+24.2%
2020$1,307/mo+3.2%+28.3%
2021$1,387/mo+6.1%+36.1%
2022$1,618/mo+16.7%+58.8%
2023$1,711/mo+5.7%+67.9%
2024$1,708/mo-0.2%+67.6%
2025$1,711/mo+0.2%+67.9%
2026$1,727/mo+0.9%+69.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Charlotte changed since 2015?

Median rent in Charlotte, NC was $1,010 in 2015-01 and is $1,746 as of 2026-06 — a change of $736 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 +21.9% ($314 per month). The current median is $1,746.

What has rent in Charlotte done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Charlotte, NC has changed +61.2% ($663 per month). It is now $1,746.

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

Year over year, median rent in Charlotte, NC has increased +2.1% ($36/mo). Current median: $1,746.

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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.