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Average rent in Mooresville, NC

$1,571/mo Mooresville, NC average rental price, January 2023
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Mooresville, NC is $1,571.

Mooresville, NC apartment rent ranges

About 31% of apartment rents in Mooresville, NC range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 55% of apartments. Around 5% of Mooresville’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.

Mooresville, NC rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Mooresville by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,727, the average rent in Mooresville, NC is $1,571.

Getting around in Mooresville, NC

69 /100
Somewhat Walkable
31 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 69, Bike Score®: 31

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Mooresville, NC last updated?

Prices and availability in Mooresville, NC were last updated on 29 Jan 2023.

What are the best apartments in Mooresville, NC?

The best apartments in Mooresville, NC are: Abberly Green Apartment Homes, Hawthorne Waterstone, Bell Lake Norman, Mooresville Station and Legacy Lake Norman.

What is the average rent in Mooresville, NC?

The average rent in Mooresville, NC is $1,571. Start your search for apartments in Mooresville, NC now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Mooresville, NC?

The price range for a studio apartment in Mooresville, NC is between $1,089 and $1,737. View all studio apartments in Mooresville, NC.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mooresville, NC?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mooresville, NC is between $1,053 and $3,220. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Mooresville, NC now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mooresville, NC?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mooresville, NC is between $1,196 and $2,796. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Mooresville, NC.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Mooresville, NC?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Mooresville, NC is between $1,665 and $3,220. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Mooresville, NC.

What type of rental buildings are in Mooresville, NC?

In Mooresville 43% of the housing is rented out compared to 57% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of Mooresville’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 62% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 25% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Mooresville, NC?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Mooresville are about 16 years old, on average. Of these, 69% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 89% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 11% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Mooresville, NC?

Rental apartments in Mooresville come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 53% of all rentals in Mooresville. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Renter's guide to Mooresville, NC

Mooresville is a relatively small suburban city in North Carolina, best known as being the home of many NASCAR drivers and racing teams, IndyCar teams and drivers and racing technology suppliers, giving the city the moniker “Race City USA.”

Mooresville sits just 25 miles north of Charlotte, making it an ideal place for commuters, and 75 miles southwest of Greensboro. 

The weather in Mooresville makes it a very pleasant place to live, as residents enjoy a beautiful spring and fall, with very mild winters and warm, sunny summers.  

Tips for renting in Mooresville, NC

Mooresville tenant regulations are governed by North Carolina state law, and are very comparable to other state and federal tenant laws. 

However, North Carolina also has its own policy when it comes to eviction notice. For monthly rentals, the eviction period is seven days: for a year­to­year rental, the minimum eviction notice is 30 days: and for mobile homes, the minimum eviction notice is 60 days.

North Carolina tenants also have the “right to repair and deduct,” meaning they can legally refuse to pay their rent if a major repair is left neglected. 

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Mooresville, NC demographics

Mooresville, NC has a population of 38,498 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,184 of Mooresville’s residents are women and 18,314 are men. The median age of those who live in Mooresville, NC is 35.4.

Living in Mooresville, NC

One of the definite pros of living in Mooresville is the close proximity to Charlotte and the relatively low cost of living compared to other suburban areas of Charlotte. The area is also very culturally diverse, and features a wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment options.   

The only real con is that, outside of Charlotte, Mooresville is really not very close to any major cities. But many people also enjoy the peace, quiet, and limited traffic outside of the major city areas.

Mooresville, NC households

  • 10,372 Family
    4,357 Non-family
  • 5,725 Children
    9,004 No Children
  • 14,729Total Number of Households
  • 2.6Average People Per Household
  • $70,625Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 14,729 households in Mooresville, NC. 10,372 are family households and 4,357 are non-family households. There are 5,725 households with children in Mooresville and 9,004 households without children. On average, about 2.6 people live in a household in Mooresville, NC.

Things to do in Mooresville, NC

There’s plenty to do in Mooresville, as the area has several great restaurants and bars for a night out on the town. The city has a wide variety of dining options, including fresh seafood, NC BBQ and even several fine dining spots. 

For those looking for some fun in the sun or something to do in Mooresville, look no further than Lake Norman. The lake has tons of parks with fun recreational options for people of all ages, especially kids, including fishing, paddleboarding, swimming, biking and more.

Visitors can also head to the Mooresville Town Hall Lawn, where the city hosts the annual Music on Main concert series. The concerts are all free of charge, and run on the first Friday of every month from May through October.

Mooresville doesn’t have its own sports teams, but residents still have several great teams close by. Since Charlotte is just a short drive away, Mooresville residents have the option to go see the Carolina Panthers of the NFL, the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA and the Charlotte Knights—a White Sox minor­league affiliate. 

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Mooresville doesn’t have its own sports teams, but residents still have several great teams close by. Since Charlotte is just a short drive away, Mooresville residents have the option to go see the Carolina Panthers of the NFL, the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA and the Charlotte Knights—a White Sox minor­league affiliate. 

And just like mentioned above, Mooresville is quite the racing city, so for those that are fans of NASCAR or even IndyCar racing, Mooresville is the perfect place.  

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Mooresville, NC employment & economy

Although the unemployment rate in Mooresville is slightly high at 5.8%, job growth has been steady and positive, growing at a rate of close to 2% each year.

The area also has several major companies nearby due to its close proximity to Charlotte, including Bank of America, Lowe’s, and Duke Energy, and a large branch of BB&T, creating lots of jobs for the area, especially in the financial and banking sectors.  

Education in Mooresville, NC

The city of Mooresville has good public school districts, and the area is actually known for being one of the first districts in the country to adopt a digital learning program, which gives each student a laptop computer and integrates it into classroom instruction. 

There are also plenty of opportunities for Mooresville residents to pursue higher education, as the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Queens College, Johnson C. Smith, and Johnson and Wales are all within 25 miles of the city.

Mooresville, NC education statistics

The level of education of the population of Mooresville, NC is as follows: 3% have no high school education, 24% completed some high school, 28% partially completed college, 9% have an Associate Degree, 25% have a Bachelor Degree, and 11% have a Graduate Degree.

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