Matthews, NC Rent History

106 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,736
1-year change
-0.5%
$-8/mo
5-year change
+8.7%
$139/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Matthews

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$1,239/mo—0.0%
2018$1,284/mo+3.6%+3.6%
2019$1,314/mo+2.3%+6.1%
2020$1,386/mo+5.5%+11.9%
2021$1,485/mo+7.1%+19.9%
2022$1,671/mo+12.5%+34.9%
2023$1,740/mo+4.1%+40.4%
2024$1,756/mo+0.9%+41.7%
2025$1,780/mo+1.4%+43.7%
2026$1,706/mo-4.2%+37.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Matthews changed since 2017?

Median rent in Matthews, NC was $1,239 in 2017-11 and is $1,736 as of 2026-09 — a change of $497 per month over 9 years.

How much has Matthews rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Matthews, NC has changed +8.7% ($139 per month). The current median is $1,736.

Is rent in Matthews going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Matthews, NC has decreased -0.5% ($-8/mo). Current median: $1,736.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.