South Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

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South Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

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A picturesque suburb on the North Carolina state line

Suburban Upscale Family-Friendly Commuter

Nestled along the South Carolina-North Carolina state line, South Charlotte is a sprawling sector of the city that offers a family-friendly atmosphere, quiet residential streets, and easy access to Uptown Charlotte and beyond. Charlotte’s city center is around 15 miles north of town, so residents can easily commute into the city for work or entertainment. Local breweries, restaurants, and boutiques can all be found within the heart of the city. Abundant apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes are available for rent in South Charlotte, ranging from cozy to upscale. The neighborhood is also only a few miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which can be easily accessed via Interstate 485.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in South Charlotte is $1,323 for a studio, $1,364 for one bedroom, $1,683 for two bedrooms, and $2,243 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Charlotte has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 602 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,323/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 748 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,364/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,079 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,683/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,243/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Briar Creek Greenway
  • Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
  • Charlotte Nature Museum
  • McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
  • Campbell Creek Greenway

Military Bases

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.