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Market Watch: Charlotte Inventory Housing and Rental Market
Average Rent: ~$2,075 (+1–2% YoY) Active Rentals: +32% YoY Avg Days on Market: ~50 days (+25–30% YoY) Inventory: +16% YoY | ~2.8 months supply Rental Market Update Rental demand remains steady, but supply has increased meaningfully. Active rental listings are up roughly 32% year-over-year, giving tenants more options and creating a more competitive environment for landlords. Despite this, rental pricing has held firm. The average monthly lease rate across the region is ap
Kasey Hardt
Jan 92 min read


Market Watch: December 2025 Vacancy Winners in & Around Charlotte
💫 As we head into 2026, these zip codes stand out not only for low vacancy, but also for continued growth, infrastructure investment, and tenant demand—key indicators for long-term rental performance. 📍 Top Performing Zip Codes (Low Vacancy): • 28278 – 7% | Steele Creek: Ongoing residential growth, proximity to Lake Wylie, and continued commercial expansion along South Tryon • 28083 – 8% | Kannapolis: Downtown revitalization, Cannon Ballers Stadium district, and proximity t
Kasey Hardt
Jan 31 min read


Market Watch: November 2025
For November 2025, only two ZIP codes met our benchmarks of: • Vacancy rates at 10% or below • RTP (Rent-to-Price) at 15 or below These are the top-performing areas this month: 28081 — Kannapolis • Vacancy Rate: 9% • RTP: 14.6% • Key Area Highlights: NC Research Campus , Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Ballpark , Village Park , and the revitalized downtown district. 28054 — Gastonia • Vacancy Rate: 7% • RTP: 13.8% • Key Area Highlights: Schiele Museum of Natural History, Martha R
Kasey Hardt
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Market Watch: October 2025
Below is your October 2025 Charlotte market update — including exciting infrastructure news and a snapshot of the tightest rental markets across the region. Infrastructure Spotlight: Charlotte’s Rail Trail Bridge Project Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge over I-277, a $16–21 million project that will connect Uptown Charlotte to South End via a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge. Quick facts: -The bridge will span ~280 f
Kasey Hardt
Nov 5, 20252 min read


NEW “Queen City ADU” Program
Last month Charlotte implemented a new, up to $80,000 in forgivable, interest-free financing to build an ADU (detached or attached). ...
Kasey Hardt
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Market Watch: September Lowest Vacancy Areas- Mecklenburg County
The Charlotte rental market continues to show strength in 2025, with several neighborhoods across Mecklenburg County reporting...
Kasey Hardt
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Market Watch: August 2025 Rental Update
Charlotte's Rental Market Update for August 2025. Regional Snapshot Active Rentals: 2,033 (+8.1% YoY) Leased Properties: 907 (-8.5% YoY)...
Kasey Hardt
Sep 11, 20252 min read


ROI Realty Partners- Market Watch- Top RTP & Vacancy Charlotte NC
August 2025- Top RTP and Vacancy Zip Codes ZIP Code Overview (Vacancy – RTP) Mecklenburg County (ZIPs 28213, 28216, 28269) Population...
Kasey Hardt
Sep 2, 20252 min read


ROI Realty Partners- Market Watch: Charlotte's Growth & Co-Living
The Charlotte region continues to experience strong population growth, with thousands of new residents moving here each year. This influx...
Kasey Hardt
Aug 24, 20254 min read


ROI Realty Partners- Market Watch July 2025 Top ROI & Vacancy Zip Codes
Curious about which ZIP codes are delivering the strongest returns? Here’s your quick snapshot of the Charlotte-area market—specifically...
Kasey Hardt
Aug 3, 20251 min read


Market Watch: June Top ROI Zip Codes with Low Vacancy
At ROI Realty Partners, we've analyzed the data and uncovered top-performing areas with ROI of 7+% and vacancy rates below 10%—a rare...
Kasey Hardt
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Market Watch: Huntersville
Where is Huntersville? Huntersville is a large suburban town in northern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It's part of the Charlotte...
Kasey Hardt
Jul 9, 20253 min read


Market Watch: Gaston County
Gaston is experiencing a serious glow-up, with strategic economic planning through 2028, big moves in manufacturing and logistics, and...
Kasey Hardt
Jun 22, 20252 min read


Top ROI Zip Codes – May 2025
Looking to maximize your returns in the Charlotte market? These zip codes are showing strong investment potential with a monthly ROI of...
Kasey Hardt
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Market Watch: Iredell County
Please see below for a market update on Iredell County! All data was pulled via MLS sources Sales Market Overview Median Sales Price in...
Kasey Hardt
May 29, 20252 min read


Market Watch: Cabarrus County
A common question I have been receiving, especially from out of state clients, is regarding areas outside of Charlotte to watch. In an...
Kasey Hardt
May 21, 20252 min read


Top ROI Zip Codes- April 2025
🚨 Top ROI Zip Codes – April 2025 Edition! 📈 The following zip codes produced an ROI of 7% or higher- which can be helpful when looking...
Kasey Hardt
May 3, 20251 min read


ROI Realty Partners- Are We Still Behind on Inventory?
In an attempt to help provide insight on our specific market, I went through and pulled our MLS market watch, inventory, and pricing...
Kasey Hardt
Apr 29, 20252 min read


ROI Realty Partners- Charlotte Market Inisghts
Happy Tuesday! As the market continues to shift rapidly, our team has received a growing number of questions and insights—particularly...
Kasey Hardt
Apr 22, 20253 min read


Top ROI Zip Codes- March 2025
💸 Top ROI Zip Codes Around Charlotte! 💸 If you're an investor looking for cash flowing properties, these zip codes are 🔥 right now —...
Kasey Hardt
Apr 13, 20251 min read
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