Matthews, North Carolina Neighborhoods and Nearby Cities

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

Written by: Carrie Catalano

I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for College Renters

Written by: Carrie Catalano

I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte is an exciting place to live for anyone, but particularly for college students.

Your Local Experts Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Charlottes Big Four Employers

Written by: Carrie Catalano

I'm Carrie, and I've been calling the Charlotte area home for a few years now.

Authentic Charlotte: An Insider's Guide to the Queen Citys Neighborhoods and Quirks

Written by: Carrie Catalano

Hello from Charlotte, North Carolina! I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, and I'm thrilled to share the inside scoop on this incredible city that I've called home for over a decade.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.