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Rental Market Trends in Matthews, NC

What is the average rent in Matthews, NC?

$1,391/month

Average Rent

761 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

Matthews, NC Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Matthews, NC is $1,391 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Matthews more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Matthews average $1,344 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Matthews average $1,391 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Matthews average $1,683 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Matthews average $2,121 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,344/month
625 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,391/month
761 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,683/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,121/month
1,401 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,116/month
1,488 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,403/month
2,754 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,084/month
1,619 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Matthews, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $43 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Matthews, NC
Last Updated June 2026
$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
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Matthews?

Based on current rent prices, Marshbrooke is the most affordable neighborhood in Matthews.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marshbrooke
$1,611/month
732 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Matthews?

Based on current rent prices, Marshbrooke is the most expensive neighborhood in Matthews.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marshbrooke
$1,611/month
732 Sq Ft

Which Matthews neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Matthews with the most apartments available is Marshbrooke .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marshbrooke
$1,611/month
732 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 $1,391, you’ll want to make about $4,636 per month or $55,632 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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Matthews, NC

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Apartment Averages

Marshbrooke

Matthews, NC

Marshbrooke

Matthews, NC

Studio
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-
One Bedroom
$1,088/month
$1,088/month
Two Bedroom
$1,355/month
$1,355/month
Three Bedroom
$1,870/month
$1,870/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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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