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Houses for Rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC

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Houses for Rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC. 34 Rentals Available
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    2005 Freeland Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
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    3 BEDS $2,438+
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    4400 Winedale Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
    3 BEDS $1,900
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    2231 Kilborne Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
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    722 Dawn Cir, Charlotte, NC 28213
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    728 Dawn Cir, Charlotte, NC 28213
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    Vinebrook CHA Leads Template, Charlotte, NC 11111
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    2309 Newland Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
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    1525 Effingham Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
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    2446 Columbus Cir, Charlotte, NC 28208
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    5520 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215
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    2906 Rush Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208
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    2925 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
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    1035 Sycamore Green Place, Charlotte, NC 28202
    2 BEDS $2,100
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    4021 Somerdale Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
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    3706 Ellenwood Pl, Charlotte, NC 28217
    3 BEDS $1,590
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    6014 Crosswood Court, Charlotte, NC 28215
    3 BEDS $1,710
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    3901 Abbeydale Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
    3 BEDS $1,950
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    2308 Dundeen St, Charlotte, NC 28216
    4 BEDS $1,795
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    901 Vickery Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
    3 BEDS $2,005
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    12204 Golden Farm Lane, Charlotte, NC 28278
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    2402 Cairns Mill Court, Charlotte, NC 28269
    3 BEDS $2,155
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    5900 CHARING PL, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
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    3428 Kelsey Emma Court, Charlotte, NC 28269
    3 BEDS $1,780
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    2328 Eargle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
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    4408 GAYNELLE DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28215
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Center City, Charlotte, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Center City, Charlotte, NC have decreased by 0.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,793 to $1,788.

Average rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC

$1,788/mo Center City, Charlotte, NC average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC is around $1,788.

    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 33% of Center City's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 39% 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 (39%) 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

    How much is the rent for a house in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $1,590 and $3,094.

    How many houses are available in Center City, Charlotte, NC on RentCafe?

    There are 19 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Center City, Charlotte, NC were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    The average Center City, Charlotte, NC rental house size is 1,403 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    Renting a house in Center City, Charlotte, NC comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Center City, Charlotte, NC?

    Houses for rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC are usually located in non-central areas.

    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.

    Renting a house in Center City, Charlotte, NC

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 25 apartment rental properties in Center City, Charlotte, NC with prices ranging from $1,590 to $3,093. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $3,093, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 34 houses for rent in Center City, Charlotte, NC is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!