Rent falling fastest in North Carolina
Cities in North Carolina with the largest year-over-year rent decreases. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Mint Hill ranks first, with -1.3% over the past year.
- Across all 3 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,736/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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3 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mint HillNC | -1.3% | $1,650/mo | -- | ↑2 from #3 |
| 02 | Southern PinesNC | -1.1% | $1,753/mo | -- | ↓1 from #1 |
| 03 | MatthewsNC | -0.5% | $1,736/mo | +8.7% | ↓1 from #2 |