Charlotte city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population542,131Pct. renter occupied42.50%
Males to females0.9640:1Avg. household size2.24
Avg. household income$46,975Families with kids under 1834.48%
Income above poverty60.43%Avg. age of rental structure31 yrs

Cities near Charlotte

CityDistanceCityDistance
Paw Creek8.33 MilesHarrisburg17.04 Miles
Newell9.89 MilesCramerton17.89 Miles
Pineville14.52 MilesHuntersville17.92 Miles
Mount Holly14.80 MilesMc Adenville18.82 Miles
Matthews14.94 MilesLake Wylie19.86 Miles
Belmont15.50 MilesLowell20.38 Miles
Approximate driving distance from Charlotte.

Looking for apartments for rent in Charlotte?

Moving to Charlotte, North Carolina? Here is a quick introduction to the city and a guide to apartment rentals in Charlotte.

Some facts about Charlotte, NC

Residents of apartments for rent in Charlotte often feel they are living in a small town despite that Charlotte has a population that exceeds half a million. It may be the Southern hospitality that makes people feel welcome, or it may be that the weather gets people out of their homes and out to socialize. If you rent an apartment in Charlotte, you'll get the luxury of mild winters. Summers can get hot and humid, but for many, the heat is worth not dealing with snowstorms. Regardless, you'll be able to stay busy no matter what the season. Sports lovers can stay entertained following NASCAR and Charlotte's professional teams, which include the NBA Bobcats and the NFL Panthers. There is also the Discovery Place Science Museum, the Mint Museum of Art and other great attractions for people living in Charlotte apartments.

Where to work in Charlotte, North Carolina

Many Fortune 500 companies have headquarters in Charlotte, supplying you with lots of options for paying for your Charlotte apartment rental. These companies include Goodrich Corporation, Family Dollar, Bank of America, and more. Many other large companies, such as Meineke Car Care Centers, Wachovia, and Time Warner Cable, are headquartered in Charlotte and are significant employers.

Where to find apartments for rent in Charlotte

You can find Charlotte apartment rentals in many great neighborhoods. First Ward is a place to start looking for Charlotte apartments for rent if you like the idea of being in a growing neighborhood. A variety of new residences are being built in this area. Dilworth is a good place for the active and social person, as it is easy to travel by foot. Charlotte neighborhoods can be historic and tree-lined or have modern architecture and contemporary housing options. No matter what your needs, you should be able to find a Charlotte apartment for rent that suits you.

Charlotte zip codes

  • 28201
  • 28202
  • 28203
  • 28204
  • 28205
  • 28206
  • 28207
  • 28208
  • 28209
  • 28210
  • 28211
  • 28212
  • 28213
  • 28214
  • 28215
  • 28216
  • 28217
  • 28218
  • 28219
  • 28220
  • 28221
  • 28222
  • 28223
  • 28224
  • 28225
  • 28226
  • 28227
  • 28228
  • 28229
  • 28230
  • 28231
  • 28232
  • 28233
  • 28234
  • 28235
  • 28236
  • 28237
  • 28240
  • 28241
  • 28242
  • 28243
  • 28244
  • 28246
  • 28247
  • 28250
  • 28253
  • 28254
  • 28255
  • 28256
  • 28258
  • 28260
  • 28261
  • 28262
  • 28265
  • 28266
  • 28269
  • 28270
  • 28272
  • 28273
  • 28274
  • 28275
  • 28277
  • 28278
  • 28280
  • 28281
  • 28282
  • 28283
  • 28284
  • 28285
  • 28286
  • 28287
  • 28288
  • 28289
  • 28290
  • 28296
  • 28297
  • 28299

Neighborhoods in Charlotte

  • Arbor Glen
  • Ashbrook-Clawson Village
  • Ashley Park
  • Back Creek Church Road
  • Ballantyne East
  • Ballantyne West
  • Barclay Downs
  • Beatties Ford-Trinity
  • Becton Park
  • Belmont
  • Beverly Woods
  • Biddleville
  • Boulevard Homes
  • Briarcreek-Woodland
  • Brookhill
  • Capitol Drive
  • Carmel
  • Chantilly
  • Cherry
  • Clanton Park-Roseland
  • Closeburn-Glenkirk
  • Coliseum Drive
  • Collingwood
  • Colonial Village
  • Commonwealth
  • Cotswold
  • Coulwood East
  • Coulwood West
  • Country Club Heights
  • Davis Lake-Eastfield
  • Derita-Statesville
  • Dilworth
  • Double Oaks
  • Downtown Sharlotte
  • Druid Hills North
  • Druid Hills South
  • Eagle Lake
  • East Forest
  • Eastland-Wilora Lake
  • Eastover
  • Eastway-Sheffield Park
  • Echo Hills
  • Elizabeth
  • Enderly Park
  • Farm Pond
  • Firestone-Garden Park
  • First Ward
  • Fourth Ward
  • Foxcroft
  • Freedom Park
  • Genesis Park
  • Governor's Square
  • Greenville
  • Grier Heights
  • Griers Fork
  • Harbor House
  • Harris-Houston
  • Hembstead
  • Henderson Circle
  • Hickory Grove
  • Hickory Ridge
  • Hidden Valley
  • Highland Creek
  • Hwy 51-Park Road
  • Idlewild Farms
  • Idlewild South
  • Jackson Homes
  • Johnston Rd-McAlpine
  • JT Williams
  • Lakewood
  • Lansdowne
  • Lincoln Heights
  • Lockwood
  • Madison Park
  • Marlwood
  • Marshbrooke
  • McCrorey Heights
  • Mineral Springs-Rumble Road
  • Montclaire South
  • Mountainbrook
  • Myers Park
  • Nevin Community
  • Newell South
  • North Charlotte
  • North Sharon Amity-Reddman Roa
  • Oak Forest
  • Oakdale South
  • Oakhurst
  • Oaklawn
  • Oakview Terrace
  • Olde Providence North
  • Olde Providence South
  • Olde Whitehall
  • Optimist Park
  • Oxford Hunt
  • Park Crossing
  • Pawtuckett
  • Pinecrest
  • Piper Glen Estates
  • Plaza Hills
  • Plaza Midwood
  • Plaza-Eastway
  • Plaza-Shamrock
  • Ponderosa-Wingate
  • Prosperity Church Road
  • Providence Crossing
  • Providence Park
  • Providence Plantation
  • Provincetowne
  • Quail Hollow
  • Rain Tree
  • Reid Park
  • Revolution Park
  • Rockwell Park-Hemphill Heights
  • Sardis Forest
  • Sardis Woods
  • Sedgefield
  • Seven Eagles
  • Seversville
  • Shannon Park
  • Sharon Woods
  • Sherwood Forest
  • Slater Rd-Hamilton Circle
  • Smallwood
  • Southside Park
  • Starmount
  • Starmount Forest
  • Sterling
  • Stonehaven
  • Sugaw Creek-Ritch Ave
  • Third Ward
  • Thomasboro-Hoskins
  • Todd Park
  • Toddville Road
  • Touchstone Village-Elm Lane
  • Tryon Hills
  • University City North
  • University City South
  • University Park
  • Villa Heights
  • Washington Heights
  • Wendover-Sedgewood
  • Wesley Heights
  • Wessex Square
  • West Blvd
  • West Sugar Creek
  • Westchester
  • Westerly Hills
  • Westover Hills
  • Whiteoak
  • Wildwood
  • Wilmore
  • Wilson Heights
  • Windsor Park
  • York Road
  • Yorkmount
  • Yorkshire
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Charlotte rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$541$404$770
1 Bdrm$716$399$1,878
2 Bdrm$875$489$1,898
3 Bdrm$1,087$588$3,071
4 Bdrm$1,208$987$1,455

Charlotte crime rates

Charlotte crime rates are about 82% greater than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes986 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes6,993 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index7,979 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

Charlotte demographics

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Languages spoken in Charlotte

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Charlotte transportation

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