Charlotte is North Carolina's largest city and the 18th largest city in the United States. Charlotte was nicknamed the Queen City in honor of the Mecklenburg's (Germany) Princess, Charlotte. It has another nickname 'Hornet's Nest', due to the American Revolution. Charlotte is located near Lake Norman which is the largest lake in North Carolina, along side the Catawba River.
If you are a resident of Charlotte or relocating from another place, you will find that a large number of options are available in terms of renting a home. It has 199 neighborhoods and many neighborhoods are safe to inhabit. Central Avenue corridor has a large population of immigrants from Mediterranean countries, East Europe, Asia and South America. Some of the trendy urban neighborhoods are North Davidson, Dilworth, Myers Park and Eastover. These localities boast of stately tree-lined mansions and beautiful churches. Southeast Charlotte is a posh neighborhood with luxurious homes, churches and private schools. One can find Jewish community centers and golf courses in this region.
Charlotte has notable universities like Davidson College, University of North Carolina, Connecticut School of Broadcasting and Charlotte School of Law. In and around these colleges are homes that are perfect for students. They mostly are one bedroom studio apartments that are available for very low rent.
Some of the neighborhoods that are not too costly to live in are Cotswold, South Park, Elizabeth and Dilworth. Collins Park and Hidden Valley are not too safe but since its in expensive one can manage in these areas. The areas around Monroe, Waxhaw, Weddington are great areas to live in and the real estate value of these places are slowly rising. The schools in Weddington are considered to be one of the finest in the state of Carolina.
With its beautiful lakes and bustling metropolitan areas, renting a home in Charlotte is not a tough task as there are many options to choose from. One can begin their search by browsing the internet and local classifieds to get a general idea about the rent ranges for different neighborhoods of the city. After going through the internet you will get a general idea about the cost of living in each area and once you understand this approach a real estate agent. This not only helps you understand the situation first hand but also prevents you from being taken for a ride by any agent.
Generally a single bedroom apartment in this city would cost from $350 to $600 depending on the area and facilities. A two or three bedroom would cost between $500 to $1400 depending on the area and facilities like laundry service, 24hr monitored security, furnished rooms, car park, swimming pool, gym and tennis courts etc. A single bedroom house would cost between $500 to $750 and a two or three bedroom house will cost anywhere from $650 to $1500.
I hope this information will help you in renting a home in Charlotte.
Charlotte's temperate climate, good infrastructure and many amenities make it an ideal city to live in. If you are looking to rent a home in Charlotte, do your research and make sure you approach proper people to help you out. Use professional help if you are moving to Charlotte from another city. After all, no one would know the city better than a local real estate agent.
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