Rent to own Homes in Charlotte, NC

In the early 1800s, Charlotte, North Carolina, became a bustling town and is recorded as one of the first "gold-rush cities" in the United States. More than 200 years later, the city has once again exploded, though this time through a more modern kind of gold rush — the banking industry. It is now considered the second largest financial district in the U.S., second only to Manhattan, New York. The home of the Charlotte Hornets and Carolina Panthers hosts the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies such as Bank of America and Lowe's. It has a booming economy with 27,300 new jobs, an increase of 2.3%, between 2018 and 2019. The Charlotte metro area had an unemployment rate of 3.1% in 2019, which was lower than the U.S. average of 3.6%.

This nearly 300-square-mile city has approximately 904,000 residents and is now the 15th largest municipality in the United States. Over the past 10 years, Charlotte had a population increase of more than 170,000. People are coming to live in this city in droves, and so can you. Read on to learn more and find a Charlotte rent to own home meant for you.

Charlotte, NC is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $65,359 and a median rent of $1,185, the Charlotte, NC rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Charlotte, NC. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Charlotte, NC rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.

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10311 DOMINION VILLAGE DR
3 Beds, 3 Baths
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University City
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28269
2,252 Sqft | Built in 2005
6536 MOONLIGHT LN
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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University City
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28269
3,192 Sqft | Built in 1993
Hot
1004 CHARTER PL
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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Stonehaven
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28211
2,636 Sqft | Built in 1980
7535 FOWLER SPRINGS LN
3 Beds, 3 Baths
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Idlewild South
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28212
1,440 Sqft | Built in 2006
107 GILMORE ST
3 Beds, 1 Bath
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Fort Mill
Single Family Home
Fort Mill, SC 29715
870 Sqft | Built in 1951
17540 HARBOR WALK DR
3 Beds, 3 Baths
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Cornelius
Single Family Home
Cornelius, NC 28031
2,124 Sqft | Built in 2008
311 NORTHWEST DR
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Townhouse/Condo
Davidson, NC 28036
869 Sqft | Built in 1984
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200 MCINTYRE ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Monroe, NC 28110
1,000 Sqft | Built in 1974
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
524 Jakes Ridge Ln
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Mooresville, NC 28115
1,151 Sqft | Built in 2000
1420 ESSEX AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Northwest Gastonia
Single Family Home
Gastonia, NC 28052
703 Sqft | Built in 1940
4914 THRONEBURG RD
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Catawba, NC 28609
1,008 Sqft | Built in 1989
208 W LEE AVE
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Bessemer City
Single Family Home
Bessemer City, NC 28016
1,154 Sqft | Built in 1920
410 CANDLEWICK DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Salisbury, NC 28147
1,910 Sqft | Built in 2001
454 N TRADD ST
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Single Family Home
Statesville, NC 28677
700 Sqft | Built in 1962
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461 N TRADD ST
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Single Family Home
Statesville, NC 28677
728 Sqft | Built in 1963
1036 AUTUMN LN
3 Beds, 3 Baths
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Single Family Home
Hickory, NC 28602
1,437 Sqft | Built in 1979
Hot
1 of 29 10215 STONEMEDE LN
6 Beds, 4 Baths
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Providence Estates East
Single Family Home
Matthews, NC 28105
6,648 Sqft | Built in 2003
1 of 36 11906 BROADWATER LN
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Southwest Charlotte
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28273
2,500 Sqft | Built in 1988
Hot
1 of 29 14943 SAVANNAH HALL DR
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Southwest Charlotte
Townhouse/Condo
Charlotte, NC 28273
2,041 Sqft | Built in 2017
4012 ZILKER PARK DR
3 Beds, 3 Baths
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Southwest Charlotte
Townhouse/Condo
Charlotte, NC 28217
1,909 Sqft | Built in 2017
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1 of 11 1721 KASHMIR WHITE LN
4 Beds, 4 Baths
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Waterstone
Single Family Home
Fort Mill, SC 29708
1,940 Sqft | Built in 2001
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1 of 17 2130 DURAND RD
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Single Family Home
Fort Mill, SC 29715
2,200 Sqft | Built in 2007
1 of 30 1831 BRIARCREST DR NW
5 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
University City
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28269
3,054 Sqft | Built in 2002
1 of 18 12528 MCGRATH DR
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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University City
Townhouse/Condo
Charlotte, NC 28269
1,309 Sqft | Built in 2013
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1 of 35 2203 EVERSHAM DR NW
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Christenbury Village
Townhouse/Condo
Concord, NC 28027
2,028 Sqft | Built in 2015
1 of 35 1137 JAMES ST
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Oakdale North
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28216
944 Sqft | Built in 1949
1 of 27 6729 ALDERSON DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28269
2,635 Sqft | Built in 2013
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1 of 13 13411 MALLARD LAKE RD
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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University City
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28262
2,754 Sqft | Built in 2011
1 of 11 6401 CLINTON DR
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Oakdale South
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28216
980 Sqft | Built in 1933
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1 of 8 6107 SKYLINE DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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University City
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28269
1,571 Sqft | Built in 1993
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3216 CAPITOL DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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Capitol Drive
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28208
2,100 Sqft | Built in 2022
1 of 37 9417 AINSLIE DOWNS ST
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Southwest Charlotte
Townhouse/Condo
Charlotte, NC 28273
1,544 Sqft | Built in 2018
1 of 7 806 HOUSTON DR
4 Beds, 4 Baths
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Single Family Home
Monroe, NC 28110
3,800 Sqft | Built in 1991
1 of 42 4202 SHEPHERDLEAS LN
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
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Piper Glen Estates
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28277
4,008 Sqft | Built in 1993
6726 WANNAMAKER LN
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Carmel
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28226
1,688 Sqft | Built in 1980
8925 SHARONBROOK DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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Sterling
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28210
2,243 Sqft | Built in 1962
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1 of 23 16318 REDSTONE MOUNTAIN LN
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Ballantyne West
Townhouse/Condo
Charlotte, NC 28277
1,460 Sqft | Built in 2001
Hot
1 of 16 6626 ROTHCHILD DR
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Oxford Hunt
Townhouse/Condo
Charlotte, NC 28270
1,320 Sqft | Built in 1999
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1 of 20 4016 ANCESTRY CIR
4 Beds, 4 Baths
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Single Family Home
Matthews, NC 28104
4,392 Sqft | Built in 2000
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1 of 25 11277 MCFALLS DR
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Fort Mill, SC 29707
2,688 Sqft | Built in 1986
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1 of 49 3002 CANOPY DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Brandon Oaks
Single Family Home
Indian Trail, NC 28079
2,135 Sqft | Built in 2010
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1 of 16 3525 WINDBLUFF DR
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
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Rain Tree
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28277
4,260 Sqft | Built in 1978
1 of 6 2933 MORNING DR
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Reid Park
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28208
611 Sqft | Built in 1921
1 of 22 2637 CHESTERFIELD AVE
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Chantilly
Single Family Home
Charlotte, NC 28205
2,197 Sqft | Built in 1947
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Buying a Home in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC is seeing rapid growth and Charlotte, NC's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 8% above the 2023 national average. Charlotte, NC is part of Mecklenburg county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2023 for county Mecklenburg is 1.05% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Charlotte, NC

Median Rent in Charlotte, NC

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Average Cost of Living in Charlotte

Despite everything Charlotte has to offer, it's not an expensive place to live. The overall cost of living is a little more than 1% below the national average. Health costs are at the national average, but everything else, from groceries to transportation expenses, is between 0.8% and 2.3% lower than the rest of the country. These numbers are not so common in larger countries across the U.S.

Average Home Prices in Charlotte

Typically, popular metropolitan areas command high housing prices, but that's not the case in Charlotte. The median home cost in the city is $228,800, which is slightly more than 22% above the average for North Carolina, but 1% lower than the average in the United States. These prices are very affordable, considering the city's economy and popularity, and rent-to-own homes are a great way to quickly and easily become homeowners in this bustling city.

Charlotte Statistics

If you're interested in Charlotte rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Charlotte statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Charlotte Averages National Averages
One-Way Commute 25.3 minutes 26.4 minutes
Violent Crime 34.3 22.7
Property Crime 53.6 35.4
Unemployment Rate 4.2% 3.9%
Income Tax Rate 5.5% 4.6%
Air Quality 43 58
Water Quality 60 55
Median Household Income $53,274 $53,482
Median Property Taxes $2,600 $2,200
Utilities $170/month $112/month
Monthly Rent $970 $1,470
Median Home Cost $228,800 $231,200
Median Home Age 25 years 40 years

Popular Amenities and Attractions in Charlotte

Charlotte is proud of its tourism industry. More than 29 million people visited the city in 2018. These tourists spent nearly $7.5 billion throughout the year. Charlotte Douglas International Airport makes it easy to travel to and from the city, and Charlotte has an impressive transportation network for getting around town. Residents and visitors can take advantage of the city's light rail, trolley, and bus systems, which run frequent, convenient routes. You can also use private cabs or rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. If you prefer to go green, you can take advantage of the city's bike-share program, which has stations throughout Charlotte.

There are many entertainment and recreational opportunities in the city. Carowinds, North Carolina's world-class, 400-acre amusement park, is located in Charlotte. In addition to its many rides and rollercoasters, the park hosts a slew of events, night activities, and festivals. There's also a 27-acre water park, Carolina Harbor, on the site.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte offers year-round outdoor activities and educational instruction for people of all ages. The 1,300-acre woodland preserve has the world's largest man-made whitewater river, where you can go rafting, and a lake for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. There are more than 50 miles of hiking, biking, and walking trails throughout the park. Other activities include mountain climbing, ziplines, controlled jumps from 30 to 100 feet high, ice skating during the winter months, and rope courses. There are also many organized events, such as races, music concerts, and educational certification programs. You can spend several days at the center without running out of things to do.

The city also has many options for indoor or hybrid experiences. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is a 400,000-square-foot facility where you can walk through the hall to view the inductees, use their simulations to "drive" a race car, and follow the everyday life of race teams. The Discovery Place Science Museum, in addition to its many exhibits, has programs, shows, and classes throughout the day, and an IMAX theater with several daily features. If you're into art, you can visit the Mint Museum Randolph, an art museum located at the site of the original branch of the U.S. Mint.

With so much to do, such a vibrant, up-and-coming economy, and an affordable cost of living in the city, Charlotte will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. There are options for urban and suburban living, and there's a wide variety of folks from different backgrounds in the city. If you're looking to relocate, you should consider Charlotte as a viable rent to own home option.

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