{"id":106636,"date":"2020-07-24T00:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T07:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=106636"},"modified":"2026-01-22T01:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:12:00","slug":"charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Queen City&#8217;s status as a financial hotspot often precedes it. But, this melting pot of history and culture has something for everybody and takes pride in it, too. Beyond business talk and a love for motorsports, the city has a way of unraveling itself the more time you spend here &#8212; and the same goes for the best neighborhoods in Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The museums and art scene speak for themselves in this North Carolina gem. And, once you\u2019re done admiring the statues and sculptures around the city, you can cheer for the Charlotte Hornets in the beautiful backdrop of colonial architecture or catch a NASCAR event and end the day with some top-class barbecue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, if you\u2019re looking for an urban setting full of opportunities with a relaxed, suburban feel, look no further than Queen City. Plus, to make the search that much easier and more enjoyable for you, we\u2019ve compiled a quick overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborwho.com\/real-estate\/living-in-charlotte-nc\/\">Charlotte&#8217;s best neighborhoods<\/a> for renters.<\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/elizabeth-charlotte-nc\/\">Elizabeth<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-106832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/eliz.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth neighborhood Charlotte NC\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/eliz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/eliz.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/eliz.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/eliz.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 15<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 2,471<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,483<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: \u00a0853 sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 35.7<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 35%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If a neighborhood to call home is what you need, Elizabeth can be the laid-back option you\u2019re looking for. But, that\u2019s not to say that it doesn\u2019t get its fair share of hustle and bustle with entertainment venues, cocktail spots and retail and office space projects popping up around the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located close to other best neighborhood contenders like Uptown and Plaza Midwood, the area is preferred by many young professionals due to its location. The average rent in Elizabeth reaches $1,483. However, the true perk of living there is a somewhat small luxury: walkability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/the-elizabeth-neighborhood-historic-charm-just-minutes-from-uptown-charlotte\/\">Read more about Elizabeth here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/the-south-end-charlotte-nc\/\">The South End<\/a><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCQq02kCOK3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCQq02kCOK3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by South End, Charlotte (@southendclt)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-07-05T12:30:24+00:00\">Jul 5, 2020 at 5:30am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 171<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 13,412<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,668<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: \u00a0882 sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 31.6<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 60%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If it\u2019s quality leisure options you\u2019re looking for, then South End is for you. Following a continuous and successful revival period, South End is now one of the most desirable places to live in Charlotte. Nowadays, it\u2019s packed with breweries, wine bars, boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and everything in between. What\u2019s more, this once-bustling industrial zone also doubles as a business hub and trendy spot, and both versions of the neighborhood are equally as popular among young professionals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Plus, there are plenty of rental options in the South End, where monthly rent goes for about $1,668 on average. Renters here make up around 60% of the neighborhood\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/the-south-end-living-the-life-on-charlottes-blue-line\/\">Read more about South End here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/dilworth-charlotte-nc\/\">Dilworth<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Dilworth.jpg\" alt=\" Dilworth neighborhood Charlotte NC\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Dilworth.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Dilworth.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Dilworth.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Dilworth.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 222<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 10,307<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,498<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: \u00a0849 sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 30.1<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 56%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If we\u2019re talking popularity among the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, Dilworth has it. Despite being considered South End\u2019s quieter counterpart, Charlotte\u2019s OG suburb is particularly popular among the younger demographic \u2014 the average inhabitant is 30 years old.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this area, the average rent is around $1,498 and renters make up approximately 56% of Dilworth residents. Full of historic charm, turn-of-the-century architecture and enough greenery to satisfy your concrete jungle needs, Dilworth is also one of the most walkable parts of Charlotte. It also hosts the cool East Boulevard to fulfill all of your shopping needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/charm-and-walkability-in-charlottes-historic-dilworth\/\">Read more about Dilworth here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/uptown-charlotte-charlotte-nc\/\">Uptown Charlotte<\/a><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCa3HPYiN-5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCa3HPYiN-5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Uptown Charlotte (@uptown.clt)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-07-09T11:30:10+00:00\">Jul 9, 2020 at 4:30am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 66<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 9,600<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,670<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: \u00a0889 sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 31<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 66%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located on a former Native American trading path, there\u2019s not much that\u2019s more popular than the core of the city. And, because it\u2019s located higher than the rest of the city, it actually is Uptown and not Downtown.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Uptown\u2019s demographic is almost as young as Dilworth \u2014 the average age here is 31, and renters make up the majority of residents (66%). The area is home to some of the most popular museums, coolest shops, parks, a booming dining scene and the NASCAR Hall of Fame to top it off. And, thriving on up-and-coming, exciting developments, it\u2019s easy to understand why the area is so much in demand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/uptown-charlotte-the-core-of-queens-city\/\">Read more about Uptown Charlotte here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/plaza-midwood-charlotte-nc\/\">Plaza Midwood<\/a><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCeIjcYp_r7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCeIjcYp_r7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Plaza Midwood (@plazamidwood)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-07-10T18:01:14+00:00\">Jul 10, 2020 at 11:01am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 527<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 7,561<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,111<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: \u00a0863 sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 33.5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 59%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The eclectic mix of architecture is enough to make you want to become part of the Plaza Midwood community. Colonial, Victorian and Tudor styles are predominant here, which is likely a result of the neighborhood\u2019s decades of development during the last century.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The neighborhood also hosts clusters of lovely boutiques and just about any type of diner and eatery you can imagine. Plus, if you\u2019re looking for your next home in Charlotte, the $1,111 average you\u2019ll find here is practically unbeatable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/keep-it-cool-and-quirky-in-charlottes-plaza-midwood\/\">Read more about Plaza Midwood here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/northlake-charlotte-nc\/\">Northlake<\/a><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBa_usvJZfM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBa_usvJZfM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Clean Juice\u00ae \u2115 (@cleanjuicenorthlake)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-06-14T16:14:00+00:00\">Jun 14, 2020 at 9:14am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 642<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 10,852<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,175<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: 981\u00a0sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 35.2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 39%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We can\u2019t talk about Northlake without mentioning the mall that shares its name \u2014 one of the sources for all things shopping in Charlotte. Dating back to the mid-1990s, this neighborhood is one of the more recent communities on the list and is located north of Uptown. But, Northlake is also booming as new businesses open, new projects get underway, and more and more developers eye the area. Here, the average rent is $1,175, and the area already boasts one of the largest apartment average square footage available in Queen City at 981 square feet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/northlake-charlottes-north-side-destination-for-shopping-and-dining\/\">Read more about Northlake here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/ballantyne-charlotte-nc\/\">Ballantyne<\/a><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDB0xMapmS-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDB0xMapmS-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Ballantyne Country Club (@ballantyne_countryclub)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-07-24T14:40:00+00:00\">Jul 24, 2020 at 7:40am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 389<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 7,381<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,387<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: \u00a01,053 sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 38<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 25%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another rising neighborhood is Ballantyne \u2014 an affluent area that\u2019s home to Wells Fargo and Campbell Snacks \u2014 about a 20-minute drive to Uptown. Apartments here boast the largest average size on our list at 1,053 square feet. If that\u2019s not enough to make you consider making this Queen City gem your new home, then you may be swayed by the Ballantyne Reimagined program, which is set to transform the area into an even better version of itself. Also worth considering are the many restaurants, shopping options, parks, affordable average rent and one of the top golf courses in the Southeast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/ballantyne-neighborhood-upscale-style-on-charlottes-south-side\/\">Read more about Ballantyne here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/foxcroft-charlotte-nc\/\">Foxcroft<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107755 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Foxcroft-NC.jpg\" alt=\" Foxcroft neighborhood Charlotte NC\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Foxcroft-NC.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Foxcroft-NC.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Foxcroft-NC.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/Foxcroft-NC.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 983<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 14,236<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,229<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: 967\u00a0sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 38.7<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 37%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s easy to understand why Foxcroft has a history of being one of the city\u2019s most desirable areas for the last several decades. One of South Charlotte\u2019s greenest areas, Foxcroft scores high in livability. It\u2019s also home to some of the cleanest streets and most beautiful landscapes in the city. That, combined with a large inventory of rental options and an average rent of $1,229, makes this area a strong contender for your new home and one of Charlotte&#8217;s best neighborhoods for renters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/classic-beauty-is-at-home-in-charlottes-foxcroft-neighborhood\/\">Read more about Foxcroft here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/steele-creek-charlotte-nc\/\">Steele Creek<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107758 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/SteeleCreek.jpg\" alt=\"Steele Creek neighborhood Charlotte NC\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/SteeleCreek.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/SteeleCreek.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/SteeleCreek.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/SteeleCreek.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 384<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 7,737<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,212<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: \u00a0969 sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 34.7<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 38%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There\u2019s just something about Steele Creek, and everybody is catching on. The community is dubbed the next best thing in Charlotte \u2014 its not-so-secret weapons being affordability and a whole lot of potential. Lovely parks and plenty of dining and drinking options make this area great to live in, particularly if you\u2019ve just moved to Charlotte or are looking for something more family-friendly. The average rent here goes for about $1,212 a month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/steele-creek-charlotte-from-sleepy-corner-to-bustling-neighborhood\/\">Read more about Steele Creek here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/yorkshire-charlotte-nc\/\">Yorkshire<\/a><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B8UtsvClmNX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B8UtsvClmNX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Carowinds (@carowinds)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-02-08T23:04:04+00:00\">Feb 8, 2020 at 3:04pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of apartment buildings: 318<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of apartments for rent: 5,796<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average rent: $1,190<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Average apartment size: \u00a0972 sq. ft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Median age: 33.5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of renters: 45%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last, but definitely not least, is Yorkshire, Steele Creek\u2019s baby sister, where the average rent goes for about $1,190. We could talk about the developments in the works or the new businesses in what\u2019s become one of Charlotte\u2019s fastest-growing areas, but what will truly catch your eye as a new resident in Yorkshire is Carowinds. This amusement park \u2014 which is located right on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line \u2014 is proof enough that the community is not lacking in entertainment options, and reason enough to make the list of Charlotte&#8217;s best neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartment-search-2\/neighborhood-guides\/charlotte-yorkshire-neighborhood\/\">Read more about Yorkshire here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to diversity and beautiful neighborhoods, it\u2019s pretty clear that \u201cCharlotte&#8217;s got a lot.\u201d The city is one of the best U.S. blends of big city vibes and small-town comfort, and its neighborhoods reflect just that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for that perfect new place in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/charlotte-nc\/\">Charlotte<\/a>? Browse through thousands of apartments and find your ideal home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Methodology<\/h3>\n<p><em>This guide was created by\u00a0RentCafe, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">nationwide apartment search website<\/a>\u00a0that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the United States.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The neighborhood selection is based on the highest number of Google searches for rental apartments per neighborhood. <\/em><em>Apartment data (average rent, number of buildings, number of apartments, average apartment size) is provided by RentCafe sister division\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardimatrix.com\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Yardi Matrix<\/a>, a business development and asset management tool for the real estate industry. The data covers only large-scale apartment buildings of 50 units or more and does not include smaller apartment buildings or single-family home rentals. <\/em><em>Demographic data (median age, share of renters) is derived from the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For customized data and other requests, please contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:media@rentcafe.com\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">media@rentcafe.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Queen City&#8217;s status as a financial hotspot often precedes it. But, this melting pot of history and culture has something for everybody and takes pride in it, too. Beyond business talk and a love for motorsports, the city has a way of unraveling itself the more time you spend here &#8212; and the same goes&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":106830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[38945,38985],"class_list":["post-106636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-resources","tag-charlotte-nc-local-guides","tag-neighborhoods","gallery-content-unit"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters - RentCafe rental blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re looking to make a move to Queen City, check out this quick overview of the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you\u2019re looking to make a move to Queen City, check out this quick overview of the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"RentCafe rental blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-07-24T07:00:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-22T09:12:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"890\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Alexandra Ciuntu\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Alexandra Ciuntu\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/\",\"name\":\"Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters - RentCafe rental blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-07-24T07:00:55+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-22T09:12:00+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/4c76007557cc34ca15b098430ca4d25a\"},\"description\":\"If you\u2019re looking to make a move to Queen City, check out this quick overview of the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg\",\"width\":890,\"height\":400,\"caption\":\"Best neighborhoods for renters in Charlotte\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"RentCafe rental blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/4c76007557cc34ca15b098430ca4d25a\",\"name\":\"Alexandra Ciuntu\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2023\/12\/Default_profile_pic.png?w=96\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2023\/12\/Default_profile_pic.png?w=96\",\"caption\":\"Alexandra Ciuntu\"},\"description\":\"Alexandra is a Senior Real Estate Writer for Point2Homes. She holds a BA in Language and an MA in Journalism and Cultural Studies. With over five years of experience in covering and interpreting housing market trends, she has written extensively on various real estate topics, including renter demographic shifts, residential development, the dynamics of house rentals, market reports, and industry news. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Barron\u2019s, Inman, Forbes, Architectural Digest, and MarketWatch, earning her bylines in various other industry publications. Alexandra can be reached at Alexandra.Ciuntu@Yardi.com.\",\"sameAs\":[\"Alexandra.Ciuntu@Yardi.Com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/author\/alexandra-ciuntu\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters - RentCafe rental blog","description":"If you\u2019re looking to make a move to Queen City, check out this quick overview of the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters","og_description":"If you\u2019re looking to make a move to Queen City, check out this quick overview of the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/","og_site_name":"RentCafe rental blog","article_published_time":"2020-07-24T07:00:55+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-01-22T09:12:00+00:00","og_image":[{"width":890,"height":400,"url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Alexandra Ciuntu","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Alexandra Ciuntu","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/","url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/","name":"Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters - RentCafe rental blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg","datePublished":"2020-07-24T07:00:55+00:00","dateModified":"2026-01-22T09:12:00+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/4c76007557cc34ca15b098430ca4d25a"},"description":"If you\u2019re looking to make a move to Queen City, check out this quick overview of the best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg","width":890,"height":400,"caption":"Best neighborhoods for renters in Charlotte"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/charlottes-best-neighborhoods-for-renters\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Charlotte\u2019s Best Neighborhoods for Renters"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/","name":"RentCafe rental blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/4c76007557cc34ca15b098430ca4d25a","name":"Alexandra Ciuntu","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2023\/12\/Default_profile_pic.png?w=96","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2023\/12\/Default_profile_pic.png?w=96","caption":"Alexandra Ciuntu"},"description":"Alexandra is a Senior Real Estate Writer for Point2Homes. She holds a BA in Language and an MA in Journalism and Cultural Studies. With over five years of experience in covering and interpreting housing market trends, she has written extensively on various real estate topics, including renter demographic shifts, residential development, the dynamics of house rentals, market reports, and industry news. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Barron\u2019s, Inman, Forbes, Architectural Digest, and MarketWatch, earning her bylines in various other industry publications. Alexandra can be reached at Alexandra.Ciuntu@Yardi.com.","sameAs":["Alexandra.Ciuntu@Yardi.Com"],"url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/author\/alexandra-ciuntu\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/07\/char-feat.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/68"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106636"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":122730,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106636\/revisions\/122730"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/106830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}