Tessa Matthews Homes, Townhomes and Apartments
3110 Doe River Way,
Matthews, NC 28105
$1,499 - $3,874
Studio - 4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Matthews, NC
What is the average rent in Matthews, NC?
$1,396/month
Average Rent
766 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Matthews, NC is $1,396 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Matthews rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Matthews, you can expect to pay about $1,405 per month for a studio, $1,396 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,638 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,110 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Matthews, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $31 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Matthews, NC
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Matthews?
Based on current rent prices, Legacy Matthews, Matthews Reserve and Colonial Village Matthews are the most affordable neighborhoods in Matthews.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Matthews?
Based on current rent prices, Sardis Place at Matthews, Marshbrooke and Annecy are the most expensive neighborhoods in Matthews.
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Which Matthews neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Matthews with the most apartments available are Marshbrooke, Sardis Place at Matthews and Matthews Reserve .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Matthews, NC?
Because the average rent in Matthews is $1,396, you’ll want to make about $4,653 per month or $55,836 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.
How does Matthews, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Matthews, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 February 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.