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The Crown of Queen City

$1,505 – $2,933/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 568–1,147 sq ft
  • 21 units available
  • Pet friendly
101 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC, 28202

As of October 14, 2026, The Crown of Queen City in Charlotte, NC has 21 apartments for rent from $1,505 to $2,933/mo. Studios start at $1,505, one-bedrooms at $1,704, and two-bedrooms at $2,614. The average asking rent has fallen 5.4% since May 20, 2026, from $2,114 to $1,999.


Floor plans

The Crown of Queen City has 21 units available across 11 floor plans: 2 studio layouts (568–571 sq ft), 4 one-bedroom layouts (645–730 sq ft), and 5 two-bedroom layouts (1,058–1,147 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

S1

Studio • 1 Bath • 571 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,505/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
511$1,535571Aug 24
311$1,505571Oct 14

S1B

Studio • 1 Bath • 568 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,550/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
507$1,600568Sep 4
625$1,605568Sep 7
520$1,550568Sep 23
211$1,580568Sep 25
641$1,630568Oct 16

A1B

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 730 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,704/mo

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
224$1,711730Aug 3
619$1,704730Sep 4
322$1,868730Oct 7
319$1,781730Oct 30
222$1,821730Nov 6
447$1,781730Nov 7

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 730 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,745/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
232$1,745730Aug 31

A9B

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 645 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,785/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
246$1,785645Nov 10

A5B

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 709 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,245/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
612$2,245709Nov 30

B6

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,147 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,614/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
M40$2,6141,147Apr 20

B6B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,058 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,662/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
G40$2,6621,058Aug 24

B9

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,114 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,793/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
239$2,7931,114Oct 13

B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,081 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,793/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
614$2,7931,081Dec 16

B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,101 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,933/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
427$2,9331,101Sep 18

See all 66 units listed at The Crown of Queen City, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Crown of Queen City, a studio starts at about $1,898 a month all-in: $1,505 rent, $227 in listed fees, and an estimated $166 for electric and gas, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,107 and a two-bedroom at about $3,059.

All-in from$1,898/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 Crown of Queen City takes about $54,180 a year for a studio, $61,344 for a one-bedroom, and $94,104 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,898 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $85,100 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,898/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$85,100/yr

Income to qualify

$54,180/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Crown of Queen City has ranged from $1,679 to $2,240. The current average is $1,999, down $114 (5.4%) from $2,114 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (123 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for The Crown of Queen City shows $227 a month in fees (parking reserved $75, pet rent $35, storage space rental $35, and 9 more) and $1,476 due at signing (pet fee $450, administrative fee $250, security deposit $250, and 8 more).

  • Rent

    $1,505 – $2,933/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Apr 20

Monthly fees

Parking

$11/mo

Parking - Reserved

$75/mo

Pest Control Services

$7/mo

Pet Rent

$35/mo

Positive Credit Reporting Services

$1/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance

$10.75/mo

Storage Space Rental

$35/mo

Trash Administrative Fee

$2/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$25/mo

Trash Services - Hauling

$7/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$3.75/mo

Due at signing

Access Device

$50

Administrative Fee

$250

Application Fee

$99

Express Move Out

$80

Package Services - Registration

$45

Parking - Vehicle Registration

$50

Pet Fee

$450

Pet Fee - Additional Pet

$150

Pet Mgmt - Additional Pet - Third Party

$24/yr

Pet Mgmt - First Pet - Third Party

$28/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$250

Amenities

The Crown of Queen City is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 17 amenities, including fitness center, resort-style pool, and patio/balcony.

  • Air Conditioning

  • Clubroom

  • Courtyard With Grilling Station

  • Co-Working Space

  • Dishwasher

  • Fitness Center

  • Gated Access

  • Gated Covered Parking

  • Patio/Balcony

  • Pet Friendly

  • Pet Spa

  • Resort-Style Pool

  • Sky Lounge With Views Of Uptown

  • Smoke Free

  • Swimming Pool

  • Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer


Amenity photos

  • Roof deck
  • Work space
  • Lobby
    2 photos
  • Bike room

Location

101 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC, 28202


Resident reviews

The Crown of Queen City has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.8) and location (4.4) highest and building quality (2.9) lowest.

4.4 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.8
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.7
Maintenance4.8
Location4.4
Building Quality2.9
Overall100 reviews

The Crown offers a beautiful property in a convenient South End location with well-maintained amenities including a gym, pool, and regular community events. Resident experiences are sharply divided: those who moved in before late 2024 consistently praise responsive staff and quick maintenance, while residents under the current management (Avenue 5, since December 2024) report significant declines in communication, maintenance responsiveness, cleanliness, and amenity availability—particularly pool closures. Key concerns include unresponsive email communication, delayed maintenance requests, disputed move-out charges, and parking issues, though in-person office visits and phone calls are reportedly more effective than digital communication.

Management responsiveness and communication quality have diverged significantly based on management company transitions. Positive reviews consistently praise friendly, helpful leasing and maintenance staff with quick response times, while negative reviews—predominantly from late 2024 onward—cite poor email communication, delayed maintenance responses, unannounced policy changes, and staff unavailability. A clear pattern emerges correlating management company changes with service degradation, particularly regarding billing clarity, maintenance turnaround, and resident accessibility.

Amenities including the gym, pool, and common areas are generally well-maintained and attractive, with residents praising the pool views and fitness facilities. However, recent reviews indicate inconsistent pool availability, cleanliness concerns in common areas, and maintenance delays. Parking garage issues—including roof deterioration, gate malfunctions, and vehicle registration enforcement—have emerged as recurring problems. Staff responsiveness varies, with positive feedback about in-person interactions but complaints about email communication and unannounced maintenance access.

Maintenance requests are typically handled quickly and professionally, with staff consistently praised for responsiveness and helpfulness across plumbing, appliance, and general repair issues. However, recent reports indicate significant delays in addressing multiple unit issues, with some residents experiencing 2+ month wait times for repairs and inconsistent follow-up communication from management.

The property's South End/Uptown location is highly convenient, with residents consistently praising walkability to restaurants, shops, stadiums, and entertainment venues. Most reviews highlight excellent access to nearby amenities and city attractions. Parking availability in the garage is limited, a challenge residents acknowledge as typical for the urban area. A few recent reviews note concerns about management responsiveness and maintenance follow-up, though location remains a strong asset.

Building quality has declined significantly since management transition in December 2024. Residents report reduced cleanliness in common areas, persistent pool closures despite year-round advertising, delayed maintenance responses, and worn carpeting and finishes. Elevator access issues and unannounced maintenance entries have also been noted, though some recent residents report well-maintained conditions and responsive maintenance.

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 Crown of Queen City is walkable and somewhat bikeable, and transit is good.

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

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Crown of Queen City was good on 133 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

133 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 60

Temperature

90° / 31°

average July high / January low

: 85° high, 63° low

Pollen

High

Oct 14–18 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
October73°F53°F45 (good)20 of 31
November65°F44°F45 (good)19 of 30
December53°F35°F56 (moderate)10 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

The Crown of Queen City is a 260-unit building in Charlotte, NC.

Experience the height of luxury at The Crown of Queen City. These studio, one-, and two-bedroom South End Charlotte apartments offer modern elegance both inside and out. Delight in soaring ceilings, clean lines, and designer lighting, plus a gourmet kitchen that opens up to a spacious sitting room perfect for entertaining guests.

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    260

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Crown of Queen City is Metro School, a public high school 0.5 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Metro School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.5 mi

Brookstone Schools

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

First Baptist Weekday School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Brookstone Schools

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

YWCA Uptown Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

First Pres Chur 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

St. Mark's Circle School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Contact & management

The Crown of Queen City is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 980-296-0300.


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