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Rental Market Trends in Matthews, NC

What is the average rent in Matthews, NC?

$1,397/month

Average Rent

764 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Matthews, NC is $1,397 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Matthews rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Matthews, you can expect to pay about $1,365 per month for a studio, $1,397 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,701 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,164 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,365/month
625 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,397/month
764 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,701/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,164/month
1,386 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,176/month
1,610 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,707/month
2,381 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,111/month
1,213 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Matthews, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $28 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Matthews, NC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Matthews, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Matthews?

Based on current rent prices, Marshbrooke, Legacy Matthews and Sardis Place at Matthews are the most affordable neighborhoods in Matthews.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marshbrooke
$1,382/month
736 Sq Ft
Legacy Matthews
$1,386/month
658 Sq Ft
Sardis Place at Matthews
$1,409/month
763 Sq Ft
Matthews Reserve
$1,512/month
718 Sq Ft
Colonial Village Matthews
$1,512/month
718 Sq Ft
Bellasera Villas
$1,662/month
785 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Matthews?

Based on current rent prices, Bellasera Villas, Matthews Reserve and Colonial Village Matthews are the most expensive neighborhoods in Matthews.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bellasera Villas
$1,662/month
785 Sq Ft
Matthews Reserve
$1,512/month
718 Sq Ft
Colonial Village Matthews
$1,512/month
718 Sq Ft
Sardis Place at Matthews
$1,409/month
763 Sq Ft
Legacy Matthews
$1,386/month
658 Sq Ft
Marshbrooke
$1,382/month
736 Sq Ft

Which Matthews neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Matthews with the most apartments available are Marshbrooke, Bellasera Villas and Sardis Place at Matthews .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marshbrooke
$1,382/month
736 Sq Ft
Bellasera Villas
$1,662/month
785 Sq Ft
Sardis Place at Matthews
$1,409/month
763 Sq Ft
Matthews Reserve
$1,512/month
718 Sq Ft
Colonial Village Matthews
$1,512/month
718 Sq Ft
Legacy Matthews
$1,386/month
658 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Matthews, NC?

Because the average rent in Matthews is $1,397, you’ll want to make about $4,656 per month or $55,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Marshbrooke

Matthews, NC

Bellasera Villas

Matthews, NC

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One Bedroom
$1,213/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,511/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,958/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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