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$1,595

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property at 8306 Summerglen Cir

$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8306 Summerglen Cir

CharlotteNC28227

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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
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$960
Avana MatthewsA21BR,1BA$1,021
Residences at West MintBecton1BR,1BA$1,035
Park at Ferentino1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,039
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,041
The MadisonA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,124
Stoney TraceA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,125
Brookside 17A11BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

As of April 30, 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 Two Bedroom - 2B Model at Creekridge on the Park starting at $1,404 with a $1.23 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 ParkTwo Bedroom - 2B2BR,2BA$1.23
Bexley at Springs FarmBlakemore2BR,2BA$1.54
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.52
Stoney TraceB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.50
Brighton Place ApartmentsThe Pelican2BR,1BA$1.47
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1.39
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.47
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1.34
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Matthews

What type of rentals are currently available in Matthews?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC with pricing that ranges from $949 to $22,185. There are also 152 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Matthews ranging from $850 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Matthews?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Matthews ranges from $850 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,732.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Matthews?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Matthews range from $1,547 to $6,355, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,060 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,989.

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