Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Average rent in
Matthews, NC

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Matthews, NC is $2,024. This is +7%, or $124, higher than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,024

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

63

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Matthews, NC is $2,024. This is +7%, or $124, higher than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
81%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

69%
31%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Matthews, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Matthews, NC have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Matthews, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Matthews, NC is $1,697. A 1-bedroom apartment in Matthews, NC costs about $1,790 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,214. Houses for rent in Matthews, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,245.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,790

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,890

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,095

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,480

1%

2%

Studio

$1,333

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,333

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,790

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,480

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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.

Compare rent prices in Matthews, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Matthews, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Charlotte, NC.

Matthews

Median rent price$2,024
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Matthews, NC is 13% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.

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12825 Vinings Creek Dr, Matthews, NC 28105

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Amazing 3BR/2.5BA Townhome in Matthews!

10076 Treeside Ln, Matthews, NC 28105

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