Charlotte, North Carolina

With over a half million residents, Charlotte is North Carolina's largest city. However, it still has a small-town feel. Charlotte is often deemed one of the best places to live in the United States due to housing options, affordability and quality of life.

Apartments in Charlotte

In Charlotte, finding an apartment to rent is relatively easy based on your tastes and budget. There are many different locations from which to find an apartment and prices vary based on the size of apartment and amenities that the apartment complex has to offer. From basic studio apartments for rent to luxury apartment complexes, Charlotte has something for everyone.

Charlotte, North Carolina Neighborhoods

Charlotte is home to a full range of neighborhoods, with numerous apartments located in each area. Depending on your preferences, Charlotte has everything from studio apartments, to town homes for rent, to multi-unit apartments and traditional houses and apartments throughout the neighborhoods of Uptown, University City, South End, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Meyer's Park, Starmount, Plaza-Midwood, SouthPark, Eastland, Ballantyne, The Arboretum, NoDa, Steele Creek, Biddleville and Derita.

Young professionals often call the Dilworth neighborhood home, with its traditional neighborhood feel and interesting architecture.

Uptown is home to Johnson & Wales University, the Museum of the New South, Discovery Place, and the Mint Museum of Craft + Design. The government district for both Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte is also in Uptown. Uptown Charlotte is currently in the midst of a construction and developmental boom, with numerous high-rise buildings under construction, as well as major retail and cultural projects.

If looking for a suburban apartment, University City or U-City, has nearly 200,000 residents and is the home of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

For loft living, make your way to South End. Many loft condominiums are for rent in this formally industrial neighborhood.

For neighborhoods centered on shopping, try renting an apartment in SouthPark or the Arboretum, while the neighborhood of NoDa has apartments for rent and is known as Charlotte's arts district.

Things to do in Charlotte

Charlotte's weather lends itself to outdoor activity throughout the year. With a year-round mild climate you're likely to spend most of your time outdoors in Charlotte's many parks and open spaces.

Charlotte still has a small-town attitude and there are many family-friendly festivals happening throughout the year.
If you enjoy the arts, visit the Mint Museum of Art, Discovery Place Science Museum or the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.

Sports in Charlotte, North Carolina

NASCAR is the favorite sport for many in Charlotte and the Lowe's Motor Speedway is home to two of NASCAR's largest races. If you're interested in football, the National Football League's (NFL) Carolina Panthers call Charlotte home. Joining them is the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Charlotte Bobcats who compete at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Uptown.