The Ellis
512 N College St,
Charlotte, NC 28202
$1,406 - $5,525 | Studio - 3 Beds
Located in Uptown Charlotte, First Ward is home to the lively 7th Street Public Market, known for its unique cuisine. Residents and visitors alike enjoy visiting the Levine Museum of the New South, catching a show at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, exploring the Discovery Place Science, and experiencing an NBA or AHL game at Spectrum Center. Residents of the First Ward have access to everything that makes Uptown Charlotte so lively. From Epicenter and Romare Bearden Park to Bank of America Stadium and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there is access to unlimited options for dining, shopping, and entertainment in Charlotte’s First Ward. Upscale apartment communities are commonplace in this urban neighborhood offering top-notch amenities and a central location.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in First Ward is $1,266 for a studio, $1,595 for one bedroom, $1,951 for two bedrooms, and $1,557 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in First Ward has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Studio
580 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,266/month
Average Rent
1 BR
765 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,595/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,166 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,951/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,372 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,557/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.