1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC (57 Rentals)

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Town324
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Town324

324 E Matthews StMatthews, NC 28105

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Matthews Lofts
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Matthews Lofts

921 Park Center DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Chestnut Farm
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Chestnut Farm

3005 Chestnut Grove LnMatthews, NC 28104
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Holiday Willow Grove
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Holiday Willow Grove

10043 Idlewild RdMatthews, NC 28105
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102 Courtney Ln
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102 Courtney Ln

102 Courtney LnMatthews, NC 28105

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Lawyers Ridge
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Lawyers Ridge

5310 McAlpine Glen DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Crown Court
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Crown Court

9283 Nolley CtCharlotte, NC 28270
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Stonehaven East
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Stonehaven East

7000 Fernwood DrCharlotte, NC 28211
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Matthews, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Matthews 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Matthews, NC is found at Creekside at Matthews Apartments in the Matthews Grove neighborhood and is 995 square feet priced from $1,277. The Arboretum in the Piper Glen Estates neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 963 square feet and currently listed start at $1,561. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Matthews:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsA2 w/ Sunroom995 Sq Ft$1,277
The ArboretumThe Banyon963 Sq Ft$1,561
Mission Matthews Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom943 Sq Ft$1,364
Connery on Providence 55+ A4941 Sq Ft$2,493
Tessa Matthews ApartmentsAVILA940 Sq Ft$1,914
MAA Beverly Crest11C912 Sq Ft$1,583
Aria IdlewildA2P900 Sq Ft$1,645
Album Matthews 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsApricot873 Sq Ft$1,925
The MadisonA3 - Renovated870 Sq Ft$1,299
Elwood ApartmentsA4853 Sq Ft$1,520

Cheapest Available Matthews 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Matthews, NC is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $949 at Safire at Matthews in the Stonehaven neighborhood. The second most affordable Matthews 1 Bedroom is the The Randolph-Newly Renovated Model at The Pines starting at $970 in the Lansdowne neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Matthews is currently $1,495. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Matthews:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$949
The PinesThe Randolph-Newly Renovated$970
Residences at West MintBecton$1,020
Park 2300Campbell Creek$1,069
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA1$1,111
Waterford CreekA1 | Classic$1,112
The MadisonA1 - Renovated$1,150
ForesterA1$1,195
Mission Matthews Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,199
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Newport$1,200

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Matthews, NC

Ranked #21

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Matthews, NC

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39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Matthews Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Matthews with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Matthews is at Safire at Matthews listed at $949.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Matthews Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Matthews is $1,495.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Matthews Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Matthews is a 995 square feet unit starting from $1,277 at Creekside at Matthews Apartments.

What is the average size for Matthews 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Matthews is currently 143 sq ft.

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