Cheap Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Town324
1 Bedroom Apartments

Town324

324 E Matthews StMatthews, NC 28105
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Chestnut Farm
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Farm

3005 Chestnut Grove LnMatthews, NC 28104
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Matthews Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Matthews Lofts

921 Park Center DrMatthews, NC 28105
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Lawyers Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawyers Ridge

5310 McAlpine Glen DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Glen Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Cove

6000 Pineburr RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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Crown Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crown Court

9283 Nolley CtCharlotte, NC 28270
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Galleria Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Galleria Village

1815 Galleria Club LnCharlotte, NC 28270
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Stonehaven East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehaven East

7000 Fernwood DrCharlotte, NC 28211
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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 The Pines in the Stonehaven neighborhood priced from $935. 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
The PinesThe Fairview1BR,1BA$935
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Residences at West MintIdlewood1BR,1BA$1,075
Waterford CreekA1 | Classic1BR,1BA$1,112
Mission Matthews Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,114
Park 2300Campbell Creek1BR,1BA$1,136
ForesterA11BR,1BA$1,165
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$1,171
Stoney TraceVictoria (B1)2BR,2BA$1,171
Windsor Landing ApartmentsThe Tristan1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matthews, NC

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Matthews area is the $1.53 price per square foot Jernigan Townhome Model at Mintworth Commons Rental Homes in the in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Matthews apartment is the 1350 Maple Shade Lane Model at 1350 Maple Shade Lane starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Stonehaven 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 Commons Rental HomesJernigan Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
1350 Maple Shade Lane1350 Maple Shade Lane2BR,2.5BA$1.50
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Creekridge on the ParkThree Bedroom - 3B3BR,2BA$1.21
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.41
Matthews ReserveB2A2BR,2BA$1.52
Park at Ferentino2x22BR,2BA$1.50
Stoney TraceB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.42
Brighton Place ApartmentsThe Pelican2BR,1BA$1.42
Avana MatthewsA21BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Matthews, NC

Ranked #21

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Matthews, NC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Elwood Apartments listed at $1,248.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Matthews Apartment is $935 at The Pines.

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 $1,171 at Stoney Trace.

What is the most affordable Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creekridge on the Park and starts from $1,444.

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