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Avana Reserve
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$1,435 - $2,590
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Avana Reserve

1315 Cameron Matthews DrMatthews, NC 28105
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property at 10624 Parrish St

$1,468 - $1,832

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10624 Parrish St

MatthewsNC28105
property at 4010 Waiting St

$1,626 - $2,361

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4010 Waiting St

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Matthews Square
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$1,627 - $2,783
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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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Chestnut Farm
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Farm

3005 Chestnut Grove LnMatthews, NC 28104
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$1,595

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3734 Melrose Cottage Dr

MatthewsNC28105

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Stoney Trace
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$1,028 - $2,181
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$1,028 - $2,181
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Stoney Trace

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Madison
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$1,149 - $5,287
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The Madison

7815 Calibre Crossing DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Arboretum
$1,245 - $1,967
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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. Waterford Creek Apartments in the Stonehaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. 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
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$975
Stoney TraceAddison (A1)1BR,1BA$1,028
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,041
Park 2300Albemarle1BR,1BA$1,043
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1,049
Park at Ferentino1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,050
Residences at West MintBecton1BR,1BA$1,115
StillwaterA11BR,1BA$1,115
The MadisonA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Matthews area is the $1.56 price per square foot Cardinal Model at Marglyn Matthews in the in the Matthews Grove neighborhood starting from $2,735. The second greatest value Matthews apartment is the Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 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.
Marglyn MatthewsCardinal4BR,2.5BA$1.56
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Creekridge on the ParkTwo Bedroom - 2B2BR,2BA$1.23
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsA2 w/ Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Brighton Place ApartmentsThe Pelican2BR,1BA$1.47
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.53
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1.60
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.47
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1.48
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.42

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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 Briley listed at $1,500.

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 $1,195 at Forester.

What is the most affordable Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creekside at Matthews Apartments and starts from $1,498.

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