Trella Uptown Opens in Center City Charlotte

Trella Uptown is a mixed-income apartment community located at 426 North Tryon Street, near Eighth Street in Uptown Charlotte.

City leaders and housing partners celebrated the development's ribbon-cutting in February 2026. The seven-story community brings 353 rental apartments to Center City, combining market-rate and income-restricted homes in one building.

Trella was developed through a partnership involving INLIVIAN, its development subsidiary Horizon Development Properties, and Urban Atlantic.

How Trella Uptown's 353 Apartments Are Divided

The development includes 247 market-rate apartments and 106 income-restricted apartments. According to published project information, the affordable units are divided among several income levels:

• 32 apartments for households earning up to 30% of the area median income
• 37 apartments for households earning up to 50% of the area median income
• 2 apartments for households earning up to 60% of the area median income
• 35 apartments for households earning up to 80% of the area median income

Of the 106 affordable apartments, 69 are supported through project-based housing vouchers. Residents using those vouchers generally contribute no more than 30% of their income toward rent, subject to program requirements.

The vouchers remain with the apartments rather than transferring with residents who move. Household income limits and qualification requirements can change, so prospective residents should confirm current information directly with Trella Uptown or INLIVIAN.

Equal Amenities for Market-Rate and Affordable Apartments

A defining feature of Trella Uptown is how the affordable and market-rate apartments are incorporated throughout the same building. The affordable homes are not confined to a separate floor or section.

The City of Charlotte reports that the apartments have the same finishes and that all residents have equal access to the community's shared amenities.

Trella Uptown Amenities

• Fitness center and shared wellness areas
• Rooftop gathering spaces and pickleball courts
• Maker space and podcast studio
• Pet spa and outdoor areas
• Club room and resident gathering spaces
• In-unit washers and dryers

Amenities, operating policies, pricing, and availability remain subject to change. Prospective residents should verify current details with the property's leasing office.

Public and Private Funding Supported the Development

Trella Uptown was completed using a combination of public financing, private lending, tax-credit investment, and developer funding. The total project cost was reported at approximately $137 million.

The City of Charlotte contributed $3.2 million through its Housing Trust Fund, while Mecklenburg County provided a $6 million affordable housing grant. Additional financing included construction and permanent loans, low-income housing tax credits, and private investment.

The financing structure allowed the development team to combine 106 income-restricted homes with 247 market-rate apartments in a single Uptown community.

What Trella Uptown Means for Center City Housing

Trella adds both market-rate and income-restricted rental inventory near Uptown employment centers, transit, government offices, entertainment venues, and daily services.

The development does not add for-sale condo inventory, and its opening should not be treated as proof that nearby property values or rents will rise. Uptown real estate conditions also depend on available inventory, mortgage rates, condominium financing, building-specific costs, buyer demand, and broader economic conditions.

For buyers comparing Uptown condos, First Ward properties, Fourth Ward homes, and nearby townhouses, Trella is one part of a broader period of residential and commercial change within Center City.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trella Uptown?
Trella Uptown is a 353-unit mixed-income apartment community at 426 North Tryon Street in Charlotte. It includes 247 market-rate apartments and 106 income-restricted homes.

How many Trella Uptown apartments have project-based vouchers?
Sixty-nine apartments are supported through project-based vouchers for qualifying households at the 30% and 50% area median income levels. The remaining affordable units serve qualifying households at other specified income levels.

How can someone apply for an affordable apartment at Trella Uptown?
Prospective residents should contact Trella Uptown or INLIVIAN directly for current eligibility requirements, applications, waiting-list information, rents, and availability. Stone Realty Group does not manage leasing at the community.

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