Studio apartments near the downtown area, referred to as Uptown
Charlotte, offer the close proximity to entertainment and nightlife that
some of us thrive on. Pretty Charlotte also has studio apartments
available in neighborhoods further from Uptown that offer quieter
surroundings.
Public transit is more readily available in neighborhoods closer to
Uptown. The further from Uptown you live, the more likely it is that you
will need personal transportation, such as a car, bicycle or scooter.
History of the Queen City
Charlotte has a very royal history. It's most common nickname is the
Queen City because Charlotte was named in honor of a German princess,
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Princess Charlotte became the Queen
Consort of Great Britain and Ireland in 1761, just seven years before
Charlotte was incorporated as a town.
A second nickname derives from the American Revolutionary War. A British
commander, General Charles Cornwallis, temporarily occupied the city but
was driven out by outraged Charlotte residents. Cornwallis wrote that
Charlotte was "a hornet's nest of rebellion", leading to the nickname
The Hornet's Nest.
What Is A Studio Apartment?
An apartment is classed as a studio if the living and sleeping areas are
in one combined space or, in other words, the sleeping and living area
are in one room. Most often, the bathroom is in a different room
entirely. The layout of the kitchen in a studio apartment varies
tremendously. Unique studio apartment floor plans are available in all
Charlotte neighborhoods.
Is a Studio Apartment in Charlotte, NC, Ideal for You?
Although Charlotte is the most expensive city in North Carolina to rent
in, the average rent for a studio apartment in Charlotte is less than
$1000 per month.
The more expensive studio apartments might offer more amenities, but
most likely, the price is higher due to the neighborhood the studio
apartment is located in. Uptown studios will be pricey, but they offer
the vivacious and bustling proximity to the city's services and
entertainment that make them worth the price for many single people. The
convenience is simply worth it to live in Uptown.
Entertainment in Charlotte, NC
Studio apartment living in Charlotte is enhanced by the vast number of
entertainment and leisure opportunities. As one of the largest cities in
the country, Charlotte represents some of the very finest in dining,
shopping, music, theater and sport.
Among Charlotte's many notable attractions, some of the most popular
include:
- The Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL)
- The Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
- The Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League (USL)
- Two NASCAR Sprint Cup races
- The NASCAR All-Star Race
- The Wells Fargo Championship
- The NASCAR Hall of Fame
- The Charlotte Ballet
- Carowinds amusement park t
- The U.S. National Whitewater Center
Transportation
Studio apartment homes in and near Uptown have excellent access to
public transit. Outlying areas are less accessible to bus lines.
Charlotte is known for its beautiful historical trolleys. The Charlotte
Area Transit System (CATS) is the agency responsible for operating
public transit in Charlotte. CATS operates light rail transit,
historical trolleys, express shuttles and bus services serving Charlotte
and its immediate suburbs.
The LYNX light rail system comprises the 9.6_mile north-south Blue Line.
The 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan looks to supplement established
bus service with light rail and commuter rail lines as a part of the
LYNX system.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a major international hub and
was ranked the 23rd-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic in
2013.
