The Ellis
512 N College St,
Charlotte, NC 28202
$1,426 - $5,317 | Studio - 3 Beds
First Ward
Charlotte, NC
First Ward - Charlotte, NC
Area Guide
A bustling sector of Uptown Charlotte
Urban
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Lively
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Public Transit
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Park
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Upscale
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Entertainment
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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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in First Ward is $1,385 for a studio, $1,651 for one bedroom, $1,979 for two bedrooms, and $1,528 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in First Ward has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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564 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,385/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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768 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,651/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,161 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,979/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,372 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,528/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
Shopping Centers
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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