Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

Prices and availability in Matthews, NC were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Matthews, NC are: The Address Galleria, Paces Pointe Apartment Homes, Matthews Square, Marglyn Matthews and Briley.

The average rent in Matthews, NC is $1,592.

The price range for a studio apartment in Matthews, NC is between $1,359 and $1,915.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Matthews, NC is between $963 and $2,608.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Matthews, NC is between $1,303 and $3,438.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Matthews, NC is between $1,395 and $4,408.

In Matthews, 36% of the residents are renting compared to 64% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of Matthews's rentals, 61% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Matthews are about 22 years old, on average. Of these, 43% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Matthews are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.