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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Matthews, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Matthews rent stands today
Matthews, NC rent rose 6.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,175/month. Renters today are paying $70 more per month on average than last year, matching the highest median rent recorded in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Matthews runs 14.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among U.S. metros with a total of 51 rentals available.
Price ranges
In Matthews, studios rent around $1,665/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,907/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,491/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month and $2,550/month respectively. Houses dominate the market at 80.2% of rentals, renting for a median of $2,370/month, while apartments rent for $1,654/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Matthews
$2,175/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Matthews is $2,175 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Matthews
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Matthews rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Matthews, NC
Average rent prices in Matthews have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Matthews, NC
Rent prices in Matthews vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Matthews is $1,654, whereas a house costs $2,370. 1-bedroom apartments in Matthews run $1,685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,353.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,665 | 6% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,907 | 5% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $2,491 | 3% | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 6% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 |  4% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Matthews, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,654 | 7% | 13% | |
Condos | $1,595 | 29% | - | |
Houses | $2,370 | 4% | 7% | |
Rooms | $800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,665
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,907
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,491
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Matthews, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,654
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
29%
Houses
Average rent
$2,370
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
The table above reflects average rent prices in Matthews, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Matthews, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Matthews and Charlotte by all bedroom counts and property types.
Matthews
14%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Matthews, NC is 18% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,815
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7%$1,995
1%$2,372
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19%$1,735
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4%$1,895
12%$2,147
11%$2,074
7%$2,600
4%Discover rentals in Matthews, NC
1d ago
12825 Vinings Creek Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$2,252
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
13622 Tynecastle Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Matthews
13543 O Toole Dr #NA, Matthews, NC 28105
4 beds
3 baths
$1,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
6031 Greystone Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
6025 Oakridge Ct, Matthews, NC 28104
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3110 Doe River Way, Matthews, NC 28105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,628–$3,707
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
3131 Leicester Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Nov 14
3h ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,122–$2,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3110 Doe River Way, Matthews, NC 28105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,628–$3,707
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 14
19h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,470
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 26
3h ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,122–$2,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,265
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 30
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,400
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 20
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,065
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 18
3h ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,122–$2,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3110 Doe River Way, Matthews, NC 28105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,628–$3,707
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,065
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 18
3d ago
Verified
3005 Chestnut Grove Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,891–$2,773
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Matthews, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Matthews rental market.
How much is rent in Matthews?
The average rent in Matthews is $2,175 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Matthews?
Average rent prices in Matthews have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Matthews rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Matthews is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Matthews?
To comfortably afford rent in Matthews, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Matthews?
March offers the lowest rental prices in Matthews, with rents running about 13% lower than the peak season in October.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).