Cheap Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC from $600 (81 Rentals)

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5072 Parkview Way

MatthewsNC28104
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Avana Reserve
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$1,311 - $3,147
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Avana Reserve

1315 Cameron Matthews DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Square
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$1,434 - $2,791
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Matthews Square

4010 Waiting StMatthews, NC 28105
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324 E Matthews StMatthews, NC 28105
property at 3734 Melrose Cottage Dr

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3734 Melrose Cottage Dr

MatthewsNC28105

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Stoney Trace
$986 - $2,052
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Stoney Trace

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Madison
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$1,151 - $5,045
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The Madison

7815 Calibre Crossing DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Elwood Apartments
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$1,240 - $3,545
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Elwood Apartments

336 Chestnut PkyIndian Trail, NC 28079
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The Arboretum
$1,495 - $1,898
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The Arboretum

7700 Arboretum DrCharlotte, NC 28270
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Matthews, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Matthews Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Matthews, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Safire at Matthews in the Stonehaven neighborhood priced from $949. Matthews Place in the Stonehaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Matthews apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$949
Lawyers Ridge Apartments1 Bdrm Cornell1BR,1BA$959
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$960
Avana MatthewsA21BR,1BA$970
Residences at West MintBecton1BR,1BA$1,010
Park at Ferentino1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,079
StillwaterA11BR,1BA$1,115
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,123
Brookside 17A11BR,1BA$1,136

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Matthews area is the $1.31 price per square foot Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Matthews apartment is the Three Bedroom - 3B Model at Creekridge on the Park starting at $1,692 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Lansdowne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Matthews apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Creekridge on the ParkThree Bedroom - 3B3BR,2BA$1.41
Avana ReserveB12BR,2BA$1.52
4703 Potter Rd, Unit B4703 Potter Rd2BR,1BA$1.53
Brighton Place ApartmentsThe Pelican2BR,1BA$1.47
The MadisonA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.49
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.49
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1.34
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.39
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Matthews Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Matthews Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Matthews Apartment is $949 at Safire at Matthews.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Matthews Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Matthews is starting from $1,149 at Matthews Place.

What is the most affordable Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at West Mint and starts from $1,505.

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