What is the average apartment size in Matthews?

The average size for a Matthews, NC apartment is 972 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Matthews?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Matthews is $1,699 per month, a 1.88% increase from last year’s average of $1,668.

What is the average apartment size in Matthews?

The typical apartment in Matthews offers about 972 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Matthews, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Matthews?

The typical rent budget in Matthews ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Matthews?

In Matthews, 34% of households rent while 66% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Matthews is $1,699, a 1.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,668.

One-bedroom apartments provide 748 square feet for $1,450, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,794 offer 1,072 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,386 sq ft) for $2,211, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Matthews, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,699	972 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,450	748 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,794	1,072 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,211	1,386 sq. ft.

Matthews, NC rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Matthews, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Matthews, NC (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Matthews, NC?

3,882 or 34% of the households in Matthews, NC are renter-occupied while 7,378 or 66% are owner-occupied.

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How Matthews Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Matthews	$1,699
Charlotte	$1,655
Raleigh	$1,579
Fayetteville	$1,294
Winston - Salem	$1,290
Durham	$1,529
Greensboro	$1,322
Wilmington	$1,619
Concord	$1,534
Cary	$1,625
Hickory	$1,489
Huntersville	$1,660
Fort Mill, SC	$1,676
Kannapolis	$1,523
Rock Hill, SC	$1,464
Gastonia, NC	$1,363
Monroe, NC	$1,464
Cornelius, NC	$1,644
Indian Trail, NC	$1,726
Clover, SC	$1,623
Belmont, NC	$1,628

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Matthews apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.