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The Carson

$1,214 – $2,692/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 596–1,575 sq ft
  • 30 units available
  • Pet friendly
135 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC, 28202

As of October 13, 2026, The Carson in Charlotte, NC has 30 apartments for rent from $1,214 to $2,692/mo. Studios start at $1,214, one-bedrooms at $1,342, and two-bedrooms at $1,839. The average asking rent has risen 14.7% since March 25, 2026, from $1,622 to $1,860.


Floor plans

The Carson has 30 units available across 19 floor plans: a studio layout (596 sq ft), 6 one-bedroom layouts (634–855 sq ft), and 12 two-bedroom layouts (1,078–1,575 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

A0

Studio • 1 Bath • 596 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,214/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
117$1,214596Oct 10
176$1,224596Oct 27

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 649 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,342/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
126$1,367649Sep 26
266$1,342649Oct 2
156$1,367649Oct 21
246$1,357649Oct 30
456$1,432649Nov 7

A1e

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 634 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,381/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
470$1,381634Sep 7

A1g

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 681 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,482/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
372$1,482681Nov 23

A5

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 855 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,579/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
101$1,579855Sep 8
311$1,613855Sep 17
201$1,712855Nov 18
113$1,622855Nov 26

A3b

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 800 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,592/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
432$1,592800Aug 8

A5.mcr

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 855 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,716/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
315$1,716855Jul 9

B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,078 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,839/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
450$1,8391,078Aug 10
468$1,8941,078Aug 19
453$2,0311,078Oct 30

B3hc

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,215 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,991/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
177$1,9911,215Dec 11

B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,138 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,091/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
134$2,0911,138Oct 5
337$2,1061,138Nov 12

B2a

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,193 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,141/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
122$2,1411,193Aug 25

B4a

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,215 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,224/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
229$2,2241,215Aug 23

B3a

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,296 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,237/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
107$2,2371,296Sep 16

B3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,215 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,313/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
103$2,3131,215Sep 18

B6

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,446 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,411/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
245$2,4111,446Nov 18

B4a.mcr

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,215 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,439/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
329$2,4391,215Jul 9

B5a

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,390 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,516/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
379$2,5161,390Oct 20

Loft 3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,575 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,683/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
407$2,6831,575Oct 11

Loft 4

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,531 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,692/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
405$2,6921,531Oct 2

See all 120 units listed at The Carson, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Carson, a studio starts at about $1,912 a month all-in: $1,214 rent, $532 in listed fees, and an estimated $166 for electric and gas, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,050 and a two-bedroom at about $2,589.

All-in from$1,912/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 Carson takes about $43,704 a year for a studio, $48,312 for a one-bedroom, and $66,204 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,912 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $85,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,912/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$85,900/yr

Income to qualify

$43,704/yr

Your estimated budget

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Carson has ranged from $1,524 to $1,998. The current average is $1,860, up $238 (14.7%) from $1,622 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 Carson shows $531.75 a month in fees (pet fee $250, cable TV and internet services $79, parking covered $50, and 8 more) and $445 due at signing (security deposit $200, administrative fee $150, application fee $95).

  • Rent

    $1,214 – $2,692/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Jul 9

Monthly fees

Cable TV and Internet Services

$79/mo

Community Amenity Fee

$40/mo

Package Services

$20/mo

Parking - Covered

$50/mo

Pest Control Services

$7/mo

Pet Fee

$250/mo

Pet Rent

$20/mo

Storage Space Rental

$25/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$30/mo

Trash Services - Hauling

$7/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$3.75/mo

Due at signing

Administrative Fee

$150

Application Fee

$95

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$200

Amenities

The Carson is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 17 amenities, including fitness center, resort-style pool & lounge, and patio/balcony.

  • Air Conditioning

  • Bike Repair

  • Business Center

  • Coffee Bar

  • Courtyard

  • Dishwasher

  • Fitness Center

  • Gated Access

  • Golf Simulator - Coming Fall 2026

  • Patio/Balcony

  • Pet Friendly

  • Pet Spa

  • Resident Lounge

  • Resort-Style Pool & Lounge

  • Smoke Free

  • Swimming Pool

  • Washer/Dryer


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    4 photos
  • Courtyard

Location

135 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC, 28202


Resident reviews

The Carson has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate management (4.5) and maintenance (4.0) highest and building quality (1.9) lowest.

4.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.5
Location3.7
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.0
Maintenance4.0
Building Quality1.9
Overall100 reviews

Residents appreciate the South End location, spacious units, and responsive leasing staff, but report significant ongoing maintenance issues including broken elevators, parking gate failures, and incomplete renovations that have persisted for months. While maintenance and leasing teams receive consistent praise for professionalism and responsiveness, property-wide infrastructure problems and fee structures create frustration relative to rent costs. Security concerns, including package theft and broken access gates, along with communication gaps on security deposit refunds, detract from the overall experience.

Management and leasing staff are consistently praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and welcoming service during the leasing and move-in process. However, a significant minority of residents report serious issues with post-move communication, security deposit handling, and follow-through on commitments, with some experiencing months-long delays and unresponsiveness. The office staff demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, but systemic communication and accountability gaps emerge after lease signing.

The property benefits from a highly convenient location near downtown, uptown, shopping, dining, and major highways that residents consistently praise. However, location advantages are offset by ongoing concerns about parking logistics, including broken gates that frequently remain open, parking availability during nearby events, and newly implemented parking fees. Proximity to entertainment venues creates both appeal and disruption, with early morning trash collection and event-related street closures noted as inconveniences.

Amenities like the pool and gym are well-designed when operational, but extended closures due to simultaneous construction projects have limited resident access for months. Elevator outages, broken parking gates, and incomplete maintenance work are recurring issues, with common areas showing signs of deferred upkeep including trash accumulation, broken door hardware, and flickering lights. Parking presents challenges including frequent gate malfunctions, limited visitor parking availability, and high fees. Staff responsiveness is noted positively, though property-wide maintenance and project completion timelines remain significant concerns.

Maintenance staff respond quickly to work orders and handle repairs professionally, with same-day or next-day service frequently reported. However, common area maintenance issues persist for extended periods, including broken elevators, non-functional doors and gates, and incomplete renovation projects that remain unfinished for months. Residents report a disconnect between responsive individual maintenance visits and broader property upkeep and follow-through on systemic repairs.

Residents report significant building maintenance and upkeep concerns, with recurring issues including broken elevators, incomplete construction projects spanning multiple areas, and deteriorating common spaces. Noise from hallway doors, trash accumulation, and broken exterior entrances are persistent problems. While some residents note friendly staff and convenient location, the overall condition and pace of repairs fall short of expectations for the rent charged.

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 Carson is walkable and somewhat bikeable, and transit is limited.

Walking
Walkable
Grade C
Transit
Limited
Grade D+
Biking
Somewhat bikeable
Grade D+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Carson 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

: Moderate, AQI 52

Temperature

90° / 31°

average July high / January low

: 87° high, 54° low

Pollen

High

Oct 13–17 forecast

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

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January51°F31°F54 (moderate)12 of 31
February54°F36°F61 (moderate)9 of 28
March72°F48°F51 (moderate)13 of 31
April79°F55°F54 (moderate)10 of 30
May78°F59°F52 (moderate)9 of 31
June87°F68°F54 (moderate)8 of 30
July90°F73°F60 (moderate)7 of 31
August89°F71°F59 (moderate)5 of 31
September86°F67°F53 (moderate)11 of 30
October72°F53°F44 (good)21 of 31
November65°F44°F45 (good)19 of 30
December53°F35°F56 (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 Carson is a 298-unit building in Charlotte, NC.

Welcome to The Carson, formerly know as Loft One35, we are making more room for more moments. Offering a community of upscale studio, one, and two bedroom apartments and lofts in Charlotte, NC offering a modern residential experience in an unbeatable SouthEnd & Uptown Charlotte location. The Carson is entering a new era: fresh updates to the clubhouse, an upgraded fitness center, a new golf simulator, and energized social spaces. Every update is crafted. Step into a beautiful home with designer features and cutting-edge interior amenities including stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen, spa-inspired soaking tubs in the bathroom, and hardwood-style flooring throughout common areas.

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    298

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Carson is Metro School, a public high school 0.6 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Metro School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.6 mi

Brookstone Schools

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.7 mi

Brookstone Schools

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.7 mi

First Baptist Weekday School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

First Pres Chur Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

YWCA Uptown Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Bank Of America Cdc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

First United Methodist Cdc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

First Ward Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Irwin Academic Center

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.1 mi

Contact & management

The Carson is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 704-828-9542.


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