Cheap Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC from $600 (77 Rentals)

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Avana Reserve
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$1,344 - $2,949
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 23

Avana Reserve

1315 Cameron Matthews DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Square
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$1,608 - $2,752
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Matthews Square

4010 Waiting StMatthews, NC 28105
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Town324
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Town324

324 E Matthews StMatthews, NC 28105

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MAA Fifty-One
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MAA Fifty-One

1301 Crescent LnMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Matthews Lofts

921 Park Center DrMatthews, NC 28105
property at 439 Sadie Dr

$1,895

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439 Sadie Dr

MatthewsNC28105

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The Madison
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$1,174 - $5,806
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The Madison

7815 Calibre Crossing DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Elwood Apartments
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$1,284 - $4,296
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Elwood Apartments

336 Chestnut PkyIndian Trail, NC 28079
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The Arboretum
$1,359 - $1,974
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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 Waterford Creek Apartments in the Stonehaven neighborhood priced from $895. The Pines in the Lansdowne neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Matthews apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$895
The PinesThe Fairview-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$945
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Park 2300A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,002
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1,024
Park at Ferentino1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,050
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,054
Stoney Trace ApartmentsVictoria2BR,2BA$1,075
Rise Matthews PointeA1 Silver1BR,1BA$1,095
Residences at West MintIdlewood1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Matthews area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons in the in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Matthews apartment is the The Townsend Model at Windsor Landing Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Matthews Grove 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.
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Townsend3BR,2BA$1.45
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Providence CourtBallantyne | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Brighton Place ApartmentsThe Pelican2BR,1BA$1.47
Creekridge on the ParkOne Bedroom - 1B1BR,1BA$1.56
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1.60
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1.44
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Matthews Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Matthews?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Matthews is at Chestnut Farm listed at $1,328.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Matthews Apartment is $895 at Waterford Creek Apartments.

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 $1,075 at Stoney Trace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avana Matthews and starts from $1,470.

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