All 30 neighborhoods in Charlotte ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Hill (SC) | $1,020/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
| 2 | Indian Trail | $1,050/mo | 0.70x | -30% |
| 3 | Mint Hill | $1,080/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 4 | Concord | $1,080/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 5 | Pineville | $1,095/mo | 0.73x | -27% |
| 6 | Matthews | $1,125/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 7 | Mooresville | $1,125/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 8 | Fort Mill (SC) | $1,140/mo | 0.76x | -24% |
| 9 | Highland Creek | $1,140/mo | 0.76x | -24% |
| 10 | Huntersville | $1,170/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 11 | Steele Creek | $1,170/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 12 | Cornelius | $1,200/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 13 | University City | $1,200/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 14 | Davidson | $1,230/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 15 | Lake Norman | $1,320/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 16 | Ballantyne | $1,380/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 17 | Montford | $1,425/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 18 | Sedgefield | $1,530/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 19 | Cotswold | $1,575/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 20 | Plaza Midwood | $1,620/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 21 | Wesley Heights | $1,620/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 22 | Cherry | $1,650/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 23 | NoDa | $1,680/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 24 | Elizabeth | $1,680/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 25 | Dilworth | $1,725/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 26 | SouthPark | $1,770/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 27 | South End | $1,830/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 28 | Uptown | $1,875/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 29 | Eastover | $1,950/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 30 | Myers Park | $2,025/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The cheapest neighborhood in Charlotte is Rock Hill (SC), with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,020/month — 32% below the city average.
The average 1-bedroom rent in Charlotte is approximately $1,500/month. Rents range from $1,020/mo (Rock Hill (SC)) to $2,025/mo (Myers Park).
Our database covers 30 neighborhoods in Charlotte, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.