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Charlotte sits in a long-run growth corridor with rent levels well below coastal peers. Vacancy elevated from 2023 deliveries. This page combines HUD Fair Market Rent anchors, ApartmentList-derived vacancy estimates, and CBRE-tier cap-rate benchmarks into one landlord-focused view.
Charlotte sits in a long-run growth corridor with rent levels well below coastal peers. Vacancy elevated from 2023 deliveries.
Vacancy is currently 8.4% with a year-over-year rent change of +0.4%. Rent direction is positive — underwriting can credit modest growth in year-2 rents but should not extrapolate aggressive trajectories given vacancy levels.
For deal-level analysis, the cap-rate calculator uses our Tier 1 benchmark (mid 5.8% for single-family). The cash-flow analyzer will give you a full P&L including debt service.
| Bedrooms | Median rent | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,508 | $1,297 – $1,749 |
| 1 BR | $1,579 | $1,358 – $1,832 |
| 2 BR | $1,731 | $1,489 – $2,008 |
| 3 BR | $2,131 | $1,833 – $2,472 |
| 4 BR | $2,707 | $2,328 – $3,140 |
Anchored to HUD FMR for ZIP 28209, aged forward from 2025-10-01 with BLS CPI Shelter (+3.2% / yr, July 2026). Use the estimator below for a different ZIP within Charlotte.
This city's raw HUD FY2026 2BR FMR placed among the 15 prebuilt metros in markets.json. One vintage point — not a fabricated history.
Pre-filled for ZIP 28209. Change any field to re-estimate.
The HUD-anchored median 2-bedroom rent in Charlotte is approximately $1,731 with year-over-year growth of +0.4%. Individual rents vary widely by submarket and property condition — use the Rent Estimator above for a ZIP-specific number.
Charlotte sits in our Tier 1 group with an estimated cap rate band averaging 5.8% for single-family rentals and a vacancy rate of 8.4%. Charlotte sits in a long-run growth corridor with rent levels well below coastal peers. Vacancy elevated from 2023 deliveries.
Single-family rental cap rates in Charlotte typically land near 5.8%, with a metro-tier band drawn from CBRE survey ranges. Run the Cap Rate Calculator for a specific deal.
Year-over-year rent change is +0.4%. Forward 12-month projection blends recent metro trend with BLS shelter CPI. Use the LandlordIQ /get_rent_growth endpoint for the live projection.
No (NC state preemption). Notice to vacate: 30 days. Security deposit cap: 2x monthly rent. NC caps late fees at 5% of monthly rent or $15, whichever is greater. Plain-English summary, not legal advice.
Data: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026, public, revised county file). Vacancy and rent growth are estimated blends of public datasets clearly labeled. Cap rate band is the Tier 1 benchmark from our benchmarks dataset. Regulation summary is editorial — not legal advice. See methodology.