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Apartments for Rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC

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    a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator and a microwave at Link Apartments® NoDa 36th, Charlotte, 28206 a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a mirror at Link Apartments® NoDa 36th, Charlotte, 28206
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    3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
    34 Units available
    STUDIO $1,103+
    1 BED $1,299+
    2 BEDS $2,141+
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    5/5 Anonymous on May 6, 2024

    I love living here at Link NoDa. Great location!

    5/5 Coop on May 4, 2024

    Nice spot in the NoDa district of Charlotte.

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    a modern kitchen with a stainless steel oven and microwave at Highland Mill Lofts in Charlotte, 28205 Bedroom with Walk-In Closet at Highland Mill Lofts in Charlotte, North Carolina 28205
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    2901 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
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    1 BED $1,503+
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    Amenities
    • Dishwasher
    • Pool
    • Fitness Center
    • Pets Allowed
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    Kitchen at Inspire, Charlotte, NC, 28211 Bedroom at Inspire, North Carolina, 28211
    4.5
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    345 Sharon Township Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211
    Available
    STUDIO $1,360+
    1 BED $1,520+
    2 BEDS $2,290+
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on May 28, 2025

    Pleasant staff, prompt assistance for maintenance issues, excellent mail/packages process

    5/5 J S. on May 23, 2025

    Been living at Inspire Charlotte for 90 days now. Excellent experience. Clean, quiet property. Amazing building amenities - health club, lap pool, common areas, dog parks, etc. Very friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Well maintained. Great location in South Park.

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    131 Poindexter Drive, Charlotte, NC 28203
    STUDIO $1,545+
    1 BED $1,760+
    2 BEDS $2,105+
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    730 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
    STUDIO $1,477+
    1 BED $1,532+
    2 BEDS $2,104+
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    1312 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
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    1 BED $1,523+
    2 BEDS $1,998+
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    1351 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
    STUDIO $1,319+
    1 BED $1,538+
    2 BEDS $2,582+
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    3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
    STUDIO $1,103+
    1 BED $1,299+
    2 BEDS $2,141+
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    708 S Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208
    STUDIO $1,050
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,450
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    1425 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
    STUDIO $1,195+
    1 BED $1,450
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    1114 Clement Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
    1 BED $1,371
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    525 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
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    1 BED $1,627
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    2901 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
    1 BED $1,503+
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    305 N. Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
    STUDIO $1,270+
    1 BED $1,515+
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    222 East Bland Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
    STUDIO $1,430+
    1 BED $1,585+
    2 BEDS $2,125+
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    735 W 5Th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
    STUDIO $1,000+
    1 BED $1,340+
    2 BEDS $1,665+
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    1841 Prospect Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213
    1 BED $1,014+
    2 BEDS $1,145+
    3 BEDS $1,212+
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    345 Sharon Township Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211
    STUDIO $1,360+
    1 BED $1,520+
    2 BEDS $2,290+
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    2220 East 7Th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
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    1721 East 7Th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
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    710 East 7Th Street Suite 126, Charlotte, NC 28202
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    1 BED $1,403+
    2 BEDS $2,033+
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    2720 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209
    STUDIO $1,320+
    1 BED $1,490+
    2 BEDS $1,835+
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    1010 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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    1 BED $1,364+
    2 BEDS $1,864+
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    1400 Ventura Way Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213
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    1 BED $779+
    2 BEDS $562+
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Center City, Charlotte, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Center City, Charlotte, NC have decreased by 0.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,784 to $1,781.

Average rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC

$1,781/mo Center City, Charlotte, NC average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC is around $1,781.

    What's the typical rent budget in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    A share of 2% of apartments in Center City, Charlotte, NC have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 15% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 32% of Center City's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 41% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 7% of apartment rentals in Charlotte are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 4% of apartment rentals in Charlotte are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Center City, Charlotte, NC (41%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Center City, NC

    64 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    58 /100
    Good Transit
    71 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 64, Transit Score®: 58, Bike Score®: 71

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Center City, Charlotte, NC last updated?

    Prices and availability in Center City, Charlotte, NC were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    The best apartments in Center City, Charlotte, NC are: Highland Mill Lofts, Inspire, Link Apartments® NoDa 36th I, Silos South End and Elizabeth Square Apartments.

    What is the average rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    The average rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC is $1,733.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC is between $562 and $8,751.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC is between $778 and $6,181.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC is between $530 and $6,444.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC is between $1,000 and $7,235.

    What type of rental buildings are in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    In Center City 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 40% of Center City’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 43% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

    Center City, Charlotte, NC demographics

    • 183,953Total Population
    • 91,956 Female
      91,997 Male
    • 32Median Age

    In total, Center City, Charlotte, NC has 183,953 residents, 91,956 women and 91,997 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Center City’s population is 32.

    Center City, Charlotte, NC households

    • 36,053 Family
      50,083 Non-family
    • 17,259 Children
      68,878 No Children
    • 86,136Total Number of Households
    • 1.69Average People Per Household
    • $80,843Median Household Income

    There is a total of 86,136 households in Center City, Charlotte, NC. Of these, 17,259 have children and 68,878 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 36,053 family households and 50,083 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Center City is 1.69 people, on average. The median household annual income in Center City equals $80,843, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,565.

    Center City, Charlotte, NC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5% of the population in Center City, Charlotte, NC have no high school education, 21% went to high-school, and 16% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 35% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 18% hold a Graduate Degree.

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