Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Average rent in
Matthews, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Matthews rent stands today
Matthews, NC rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,125/month. Renters today are paying $5 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Matthews runs 9.2% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller metros with a total of 52 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Matthews rent for about $1,289/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,850/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,999/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,095/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,722/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Matthews
$2,125/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Matthews is $2,125 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $180 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Matthews
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,842, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Matthews run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,289 |  16% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,722 | 3% | 13% |
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 | $1,842 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,250 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $785 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,289
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,722
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
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
$1,842
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
5%
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
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Matthews, NC is 15% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,850
1%$1,925
7%$1,840
9%$2,485
6%$2,370
1%$2,177
3%$2,120
26%$2,090
7%$1,892
3%$2,147
20%$2,365
55%$2,850
11%Discover rentals in Matthews, NC
1d ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$2,848
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Matthews
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
711 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
203 Pinetree Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,875
House for rent
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
$4,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Matthews
3088 Ancestry Cir, Matthews, NC 28104
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Matthews
1300 Home Pl, Matthews, NC 28105
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,499
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 2
1d ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$2,848
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,070
House for rent
Available Sep 21
3d ago
Verified
3005 Chestnut Grove Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,846–$2,698
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2036 Blue Iris Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,299
House for rent
Available Jul 9
1d ago
Verified
10501 Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$2,848
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
$2,135
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,930
$2,590
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
2036 Blue Iris Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,299
House for rent
Available Jul 9
3d ago
Verified
3005 Chestnut Grove Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,846–$2,698
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
$2,135
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,930
$2,590
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
2036 Blue Iris Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,299
House for rent
Available Jul 9
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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 $2,125 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Matthews?
Average rent prices in Matthews have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $180 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Matthews average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,160/month.
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).