First Ward

Charlotte, NC

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First Ward - Charlotte, NC

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A bustling sector of Uptown Charlotte

Urban Lively Public Transit Park Upscale Entertainment

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.

Rent Trends

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

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

76

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Place
  • Charlotte Nature Museum
  • Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
  • Briar Creek Greenway
  • Evergreen Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.