$1,627 – $3,489/mo

Studio–2 bedrooms
1–2 baths
530–1,160 sq ft
28 units available
Pet friendly

2100 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203

As of October 13, 2026, The Atherton in Charlotte, NC has 28 apartments for rent from $1,627 to $3,489/mo. Studios start at $1,627, one-bedrooms at $2,155, and two-bedrooms at $2,653. The average asking rent has fallen 7.3% since March 25, 2026, from $2,414 to $2,238.

Floor plans

The Atherton has 28 units available across 14 floor plans: 2 studio layouts (530–594 sq ft), 5 one-bedroom layouts (698–860 sq ft), and 6 two-bedroom layouts (990–1,160 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

B2-UP

1,160 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,158/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
4234	$3,158	1,160	Nov 24

S1

Studio • 1 Bath • 530 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,627/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
3311	$1,627	530	Oct 21

S3

Studio • 1 Bath • 594 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,802/mo

5 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
4203	$1,820	594	Oct 8
4322	$1,802	594	Oct 24
5203	$1,812	594	Nov 6
5232	$1,862	594	Dec 7
3316	$1,842	594	Dec 8

A1.1HC

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 770 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,155/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
2225	$2,155	770	Jul 30

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 702 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,158/mo

8 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
3326	$2,194	702	Oct 14
4351	$2,204	702	Oct 21
5338	$2,265	702	Oct 21
3334	$2,194	702	Oct 23
3338	$2,158	702	Nov 1
5223	$2,178	702	Nov 2
5229	$2,178	702	Nov 6
5326	$2,178	702	Dec 5

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 698 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,163/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
4349	$2,163	698	Nov 5
5347	$2,223	698	Dec 24

A4

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 821 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,288/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
4205	$2,288	821	Nov 11

A6

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 860 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,383/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
5320	$2,383	860	Dec 3

B1.1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 990 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,653/mo

3 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
3321	$2,988	990	Oct 15
5321	$2,955	990	Oct 28
4321	$2,653	990	Nov 15

B1.1-UP

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 990 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,847/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
2228	$2,847	990	Aug 25

B1HC

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,046 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,962/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
2216	$2,962	1,046	Aug 14

B1-UP

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,046 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,013/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
5238	$3,013	1,046	Dec 2

B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,046 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,073/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
5317	$3,073	1,046	Oct 19

B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,160 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,489/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
3213	$3,489	1,160	Oct 17

See all 129 units listed at The Atherton, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At The Atherton, a studio starts at about $2,198 a month all-in: $1,627 rent, $354 in listed fees, and an estimated $217 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,741 and a two-bedroom at about $3,307.

All-in from$2,198/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The Atherton takes about $58,572 a year for a studio, $77,580 for a one-bedroom, and $95,508 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,198 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $100,700 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,198/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$100,700/yr

Income to qualify

$58,572/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Atherton has ranged from $2,095 to $2,646. The current average is $2,238, down $176 (7.3%) from $2,414 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (164 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for The Atherton shows $353.75 a month in fees (parking reserved $125, parking garage $100, storage space rental $50, and 4 more) and $650 due at signing (pet fee $350, administrative fee $200, application fee $75, and 1 more).

Rent
$1,627 – $3,489/mo
Earliest move-in
Jul 30

Monthly fees

Community Amenity Fee	$43/mo
Parking - Garage	$100/mo
Parking - Reserved	$125/mo
Pest Control Services	$5/mo
Pet Rent	$25/mo
Storage Space Rental	$50/mo
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee	$5.75/mo

Due at signing

Access Device	$25
Administrative Fee	$200
Application Fee	$75
Pet Fee	$350

Amenities

The Atherton is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking. It lists 15 amenities, including 3,000sf fitness center, swimming pool, and indoor-outdoor roof terrace.

3,000sf Fitness Center
Air Conditioning
Bike Storage
Co-Working Space
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
Indoor-Outdoor Roof Terrace
Outdoor Kitchen & Fireplace
Pet Friendly

Resident Clubroom
Smoke Free
Swimming Pool
Walk-In Closets
Zero-Edge Saltwater Pool

Amenity photos

Pool
2 photos

Location

2100 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203

Resident reviews

The Atherton has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (5.0) and management (4.3) highest and amenities and shared spaces (3.4) lowest.

4.4 · 200+ reviews

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management4.3

Location4.2

Amenities and Shared Spaces3.4

Maintenance5.0

Building Quality3.7

Overall100 reviews

The Atherton offers an excellent location in South End with strong community amenities, responsive maintenance, and attentive leasing staff. Most residents praise the walkability, fitness facilities, pool, and organized resident events. However, a notable minority report concerns about aging infrastructure—particularly elevator breakdowns, parking gate malfunctions, and unit upkeep—along with occasional issues around common area cleanliness and guest access systems.

Management and leasing staff are consistently praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness throughout the leasing and residency process. Maintenance requests are typically handled promptly with same-day or next-day service. However, some residents report concerns about after-hours support availability, communication gaps on building-wide issues, and occasional delays in office staff availability during business hours.

The Atherton's South End location is a major strength, with residents consistently praising walkability to restaurants, shops, the light rail, and the Rail Trail. However, recent reviews indicate significant facility maintenance concerns including frequent elevator breakdowns, parking gate failures, and common area cleanliness issues that detract from the location advantage. Most residents value the convenient, car-light lifestyle the location enables, though some note noise from nearby venues.

The Atherton offers well-maintained amenities including a gym, pool, and lounge areas that residents consistently praise, along with a convenient South End location. However, recurring maintenance issues—particularly elevator breakdowns, parking gate failures, and equipment degradation—have significantly impacted satisfaction for some residents. Common-area upkeep concerns, including hallway cleanliness and pet waste, have also been noted alongside positive feedback about staff responsiveness and community events.

Maintenance requests are consistently handled with prompt response times, typically within 24 hours or faster. The maintenance team demonstrates professionalism, friendliness, and effective problem-solving across a range of repairs including appliances, locks, and facility issues. Residents report high satisfaction with both the speed of service and the quality of work completed.

The building has experienced a notable decline in physical condition and maintenance responsiveness, particularly following recent management changes. Elevator breakdowns and parking gate failures are recurring issues, while cleanliness concerns in common areas have been reported. However, maintenance staff responsiveness varies, with some residents reporting prompt service on unit-level repairs, and spacious, well-finished apartments are consistently praised.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

The Atherton is very walkable and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A
Transit: Minimal; Grade F
Biking: Not bikeable; Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Atherton was good on 134 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in February (average AQI 61, moderate). Daily highs averaged 90°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 31°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

134 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 13: Moderate, AQI 54

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

90° / 31°

average July high / January low

Oct 13: 84° high, 54° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

High

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: very low, grass: very low, weed: high

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	51°F	31°F	54 (moderate)	12 of 31
February	54°F	36°F	61 (moderate)	9 of 28
March	72°F	48°F	51 (moderate)	13 of 31
April	79°F	55°F	54 (moderate)	10 of 30
May	78°F	59°F	52 (moderate)	9 of 31
June	87°F	68°F	54 (moderate)	8 of 30
July	90°F	73°F	60 (moderate)	7 of 31
August	89°F	71°F	59 (moderate)	5 of 31
September	86°F	67°F	53 (moderate)	11 of 30
October	72°F	53°F	45 (good)	21 of 31
November	65°F	44°F	45 (good)	19 of 30
December	53°F	35°F	56 (moderate)	10 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

The Atherton is a 347-unit building in Charlotte, NC.

Surrounded by some of the most beloved and established communities of Charlotte, The Atherton embraces the allure of neighborhood living and blends it with modern convenience to create a lifestyle like no other. Relax into the romance of living in luxury, surrounded by beautifully refurbished and historic buildings. Immediately tap into local charm with iconic on-site dining and shopping experiences. Connect with neighbors and friends at nearby craft breweries and coffee shops, or adventure out together on the Rail Trail. Here, you can express a reverence for a lifestyle that is enriched by truly connecting a treasured past to our bright future.

Building
Apartment · Mid-Rise
Total units
347

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Atherton is Charlotte Montessori School, a private elementary school 0.3 miles away. The closest public school is Sedgefield Elementary, 0.6 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Charlotte Montessori School Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.3 mi
Dilworth Child Development Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.5 mi
Fairyland Day Care Center Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.5 mi
Sedgefield Elementary Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.6 mi
Hickory Grove Aft/Sch Pgrm Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Char Meck Asep Dc-Davidson Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Barnette Asep Day Care Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Bailey S/A Child Care Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Smith Asep Child Care Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Cornelius Aft/Sch Pgrm Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi