What's the average rent in Matthews, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Matthews, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Matthews, NC is $2,236 per month, which is 16% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,236

-0.6%-$14 decrease month-over-month

-5.8%-$139 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,658

HOUSES

$2,420

TOWNHOUSES

$2,200

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Matthews, NC at $1,658 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,420 per month. Townhomes average $2,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,445
2 Bedrooms	$1,747
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$2,236

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Matthews, NC is $1,445 per month, followed by $1,747 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Matthews, NC is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,606
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,975
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$1,606

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Matthews, NC is $1,606 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,975 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,950
3 Bedrooms	$2,250
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$2,420

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Matthews, NC is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,250 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom house.