Rent in Matthews, NC
Across Matthews's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,890 a month, with figures from $1,749–$2,150. The highest typical rent is in 28104 ($1,982) and the lowest in 28105 ($1,860). Owner-occupied homes in Mecklenburg County pay about 0.71% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,723 | $1,574–$1,900 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,740 | $1,604–$1,980 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,890 | $1,749–$2,150 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,214 | $1,808–$2,620 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,858 | $2,241–$3,340 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Matthews ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Matthews, NC?
- About $1,890 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,749–$2,150. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Matthews, NC?
- About $1,740 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,604–$1,980. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Matthews, NC?
- About $2,214 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,808–$2,620. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Matthews, NC?
- About $1,723 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,574–$1,900. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Matthews, NC?
- About $2,858 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,241–$3,340. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Matthews ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28104 has the highest typical rent at $1,982 a month, and 28105 the lowest at $1,860.
- What is the property tax rate in Matthews, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Mecklenburg County pay a typical 0.71% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Matthews rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).