Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Average rent in
Matthews, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Matthews rent stands today
Matthews, NC rent rose 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,120/month matching the peak rent from May 2026. Renters are paying $62 more per month on average than last year, with a 2.4% increase month over month reinforcing the upward trend.
Compared to national trends
Matthews rent runs 8.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among metros with a total of 52 rentals available. This market offers a smaller inventory but remains above the national median in cost.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Matthews sit around $1,319/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,493/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,362/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $2,595/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for a median of $2,225/month compared to $1,790/month for apartments, showing distinct price tiers across property types in Matthews, NC. This split presents choices for renters between houses and apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Matthews
$2,120/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Matthews is $2,120 per month as of May 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Matthews
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,790, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Matthews run $1,404 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,220.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,319 | No Change |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,493 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,362 | 5% | 32% | |
3 bedroom | $2,160 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 7% | 5% |
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 | $1,790 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,225 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $785 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,319
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,493
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,362
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
32%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,160
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
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
$1,790
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Houses
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$785
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
9%higher than the national median
4%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,875
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3%$2,247
6%$2,295
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7%$2,095
33%$2,045
7%$1,995
11%$2,500
1%$2,125
13%$2,700
15%Discover rentals in Matthews, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
4045 Grommet Ct #NA, Matthews, NC 28105
5 beds
4 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Mar 31
5h ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$2,437
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Matthews
1300 Home Pl, Matthews, NC 28105
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,999
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 2
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,575
$3,365
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
1006 Parkes St, Matthews, NC 28105
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5h ago
9930 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,640–$2,810
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5h ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$2,437
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,090
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,260
$2,140
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,285
$2,175
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 14
5h ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$2,437
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,260
$2,140
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 8
2d ago
Verified
8830 Hadco Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,530
House for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,160
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5h ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$2,437
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,090
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,260
$2,140
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,285
$2,175
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 14
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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 $2,120 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Matthews?
Average rent prices in Matthews have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Matthews rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Matthews is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 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 $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Matthews?
Matthews, North Carolina rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. Both apartment sizes experienced increases from the previous year, with two-bedrooms seeing a larger jump of 27.2% compared to one-bedrooms rising 22.4%.
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).