Where are the best deals on rent in Charlotte? Use this interactive map to search
As the spring home buying season continues in a hot Charlotte real estate market, renters in the area are also facing eye-popping costs for housing.
Median rents have increased in the last year in the majority of ZIP codes in the city as well as surrounding communities, according to data from RentHub. And those Charlotte rents have often surpassed what’s being charged in other North Carolina cities in the last year.
Still, there are some areas left in the region where renters can find a relative bargain.
Here’s what to know about rent prices in the Charlotte area and how they compare to the rest of North Carolina:
What are the cheapest, most expensive neighborhoods for renters in Charlotte?
Rent prices tend to vary across the many neighborhoods across the Charlotte area.
The 28207 ZIP code — which includes the Eastover neighborhood — has the highest median rent in the city, at $3,500, according to the latest data available from RentHub.
On the other end of the spectrum, the 28164 ZIP code — which includes the Stanley area — has the cheapest median rent, coming in at $1,725.
Use the interactive map below compare rent prices across ZIP codes in the Charlotte area:
How do Charlotte rents compare to other NC cities?
Charlotte’s average rent for May outpaces much of the rest of the state, according to RentHub’s data.
The Queen City’s average rent of $1,972 surpassed the next highest average rent, in Asheville, and other cities including Raleigh and Winston-Salem.
Use the interactive chart below to compare rents across major North Carolina cities:
