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property at 8439 Country Oaks Rd

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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8439 Country Oaks Rd

CharlotteNC28227

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property at 2152 Whispering Way

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2152 Whispering Way

CharlotteNC28212
property at 4307 Claybury Ct

$1,845

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$1,845

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4307 Claybury Ct

CharlotteNC28227

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property at 439 Sadie Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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439 Sadie Dr

MatthewsNC28105

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property at 738 Ablow Dr

$1,945

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$1,945

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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738 Ablow Dr

MatthewsNC28105

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property at 11320 Torino Rd

$2,000

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

11320 Torino Rd

MatthewsNC28105

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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 $970. 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$970
Park at Ferentino1x1 A1BR,1BA$975
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,021
Park 2300A3: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,022
Rise Matthews PointeA1 Silver1BR,1BA$1,095
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,097
Greylyn EstatesS1AStudio,1BA$1,120
Residences at West MintIdlewood1BR,1BA$1,130
Stoney Trace ApartmentsAddison - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Matthews area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons in the in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Matthews apartment is the 32A Model at MAA Fifty-One starting at $1,698 with a $1.41 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$1.39
MAA Fifty-One32A3BR,2BA$1.41
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Brighton Place ApartmentsThe Pelican2BR,1BA$1.47
Creekridge on the ParkOne Bedroom - 1B1BR,1BA$1.56
Avana MatthewsA21BR,1BA$1.46
Matthews Place11B1BR,1BA$1.56
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Newport1BR,1BA$1.60
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Matthews

What type of rentals are currently available in Matthews?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC with pricing that ranges from $966 to $16,887. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Matthews ranging from $1,350 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 $1,350 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,646.

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 $1,488 to $5,526, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,525 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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