Rents in the Charlotte, North Carolina metro are easing as we move into 2026, offering renters some relief after years of steady increases.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that asking rents are scaling back, aligning the region more closely with the broader national cooldown.
Even so, affordability pressures remain firmly in place for many households.
Charlotte rents decline, but affordability remains strained
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia posted a 1.4% year-over-year decline in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November, with the average rent price coming in at $1,498…