Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Matthews, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Matthews

$1,999/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Matthews is $1,999 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $89 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Matthews

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Matthews rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Matthews, NC

Average rent prices in Matthews have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Matthews run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

Studio

$1,846

14%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,430

9%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,899

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,050

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,000

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,846

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,430

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,999
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,860
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Matthews, NC is 7% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.

Discover rentals in Matthews, NC

13622 Tynecastle Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Matthews

This Beauty is now for rent!

13622 Tynecastle Ln, Matthews, NC 28105

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

4808 Morningwood Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Matthews

House for rent

Available Sep 1

439 Sadie Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Matthews

Residential Lease, Matthews, NC

439 Sadie Dr, Matthews, NC 28105

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

House for rent

441 Amir Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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441 Amir Cir Matthews, NC 28105

441 Amir Cir, Matthews, NC 28105

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,910

House for rent

Available Aug 6

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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 $1,999 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Matthews?

Average rent prices in Matthews have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Matthews rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Matthews is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $89 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 $80,000/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).

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