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Avana Reserve
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$1,285 - $2,447
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Avana Reserve

1315 Cameron Matthews DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Maverick on Monroe
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$1,497 - $2,674
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Maverick on Monroe

9917 Monroe RdMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Square
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$1,636 - $2,605
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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
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MAA Fifty-One

1301 Crescent LnMatthews, NC 28105
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Matthews Lofts
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Matthews Lofts

921 Park Center DrMatthews, NC 28105
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$1,895

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439 Sadie Dr

MatthewsNC28105
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Stoney Trace Apartments
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$1,035 - $3,046
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Stoney Trace Apartments

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Madison
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$1,199 - $6,675
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The Madison

7815 Calibre Crossing DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Arboretum
$1,347 - $2,058
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The Arboretum

7700 Arboretum DrCharlotte, NC 28270
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Elwood Apartments
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$1,374 - $4,028
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Elwood Apartments

336 Chestnut PkyIndian Trail, NC 28079
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McAlpine Vista
$1,451 - $2,426
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McAlpine Vista

8011 Krefeld DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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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 Park at Ferentino in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood priced from $900. Safire at Matthews 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
Park at Ferentino1x1 A1BR,1BA$900
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$963
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,015
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,021
Residences at West MintEastland1BR,1BA$1,030
Park 2300A3: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,052
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1,068
ForesterA21BR,1BA$1,100
Stoney Trace ApartmentsVictoria2BR,2BA$1,117

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Matthews area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons in the in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value Matthews apartment is the Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes starting at $1,575 with a $1.31 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.
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.46
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Avana ReserveB12BR,2BA$1.52
Park 2300B2: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.48
Brighton Place ApartmentsThe Pelican2BR,1BA$1.47
The PinesThe Wendover-Newly Renovated2BR,1BA$1.48
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.28
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1.48
Residences at West MintBecton1BR,1BA$1.44

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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 Tessa Matthews Homes, Townhomes and Apartments listed at $1,440.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Matthews Apartment is $900 at Park at Ferentino.

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 $1,085 at Residences at West Mint.

What is the most affordable Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paces Pointe Apartment Homes and starts from $1,395.

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