Charlotte Multifamily Report – Fall 2019
Backed by population and employment growth, rental demand and the development pipeline both continue to be robust.
Charlotte rent evolution, click to enlarge
Charlotte’s diversifying economy and increasing Millennial population continue to drive housing demand, leading to a spike in rent growth of 4.7 percent year-over-year through August. Despite aggressive development that brought online almost 29,000 units since 2015, demand is still soaring.
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Of the 29,800 jobs that the metro gained in the 12 months ending in June, professional and business services accounted for almost one-third. The welcoming business climate and the deep talent pool fostered by Charlotte’s higher education institutions attract companies, which boost demand for office space in the region. Dentsply, Lending Tree and other service-based companies extended their footprint in the metro, and several infrastructure projects are bound to support Charlotte’s expansion. The $90 million first phase of the proposed Gateway Station mixed-use project is underway, with completion expected by 2022. A $346 million toll lane project along Interstate 485 is also under construction.
Charlotte sales volume and number of properties sold, click to enlarge
Almost 4,500 units came online in Charlotte during the first eight months of 2019, with an additional 13,700 apartments underway. The investment volume for this year is likely to surpass the $2 billion mark, spurred by population gains and the state’s low-tax policy. Yardi Matrix expects rents to rise 3.3 percent this year.
