Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

Prices and availability in Matthews, NC were last updated on 21 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Matthews, NC are: The Address Galleria, Briley, Matthews Square, MAA Matthews Commons and Tessa Matthews Homes, Townhomes and Apartments.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Matthews, NC is between $1,420 and $2,745.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Matthews, NC is between $1,131 and $2,788.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Matthews, NC is between $1,403 and $3,238.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Matthews, NC is between $1,463 and $3,499.

In Matthews 36% of the housing is rented out compared to 64% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 22% of Matthews's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 61% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.