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5072 Parkview Way

MatthewsNC28104

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4010 Waiting St

MatthewsNC28105
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102 Courtney Ln
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102 Courtney Ln

102 Courtney LnMatthews, NC 28105
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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

10043 Idlewild RdMatthews, NC 28105
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Largest Available Matthews 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Matthews, NC is found at The Madison in the Stonehaven neighborhood and is 1,005 square feet priced from $1,194. 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 $1,551. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Matthews:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The MadisonA4R1,005 Sq Ft$1,194
The ArboretumThe Banyon963 Sq Ft$1,551
Matthews Place11TH943 Sq Ft$1,334
Aria IdlewildA2P900 Sq Ft$1,585
Inspire Royal Park - 55+ Active Adult CommunityA3D896 Sq Ft$2,350
Album Matthews 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsApricot873 Sq Ft$1,925
Connery on Providence 55+A2864 Sq Ft$2,309
Elwood ApartmentsA4A W/ Office853 Sq Ft$1,462
Park at Ferentino1x1 C850 Sq Ft$1,278

Cheapest Available Matthews 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 25, 2026 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 Fairview-Newly Renovated Model at The Pines starting at $966 in the Lansdowne neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Matthews is currently $1,643. 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 Fairview-Newly Renovated$966
Stoney TraceAddison (A1)$975
Park 2300Campbell Creek$1,023
Avana MatthewsA1$1,028
The MadisonA1 - Renovated$1,031
MAA Fifty-One11A$1,033
Brookside 17A2$1,082
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA1$1,100
Park at Ferentino1x1 B$1,124

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Matthews Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Matthews is $1,643.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Matthews is a 1,005 square feet unit starting from $1,194 at The Madison.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Matthews is currently 604 sq ft.

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