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Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Waxhaw, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Waxhaw rent stands today
Waxhaw, NC rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, continuing a recovery from the trough in December 2025 but still below the peak of $2,800/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Waxhaw's median rent of $2,600/month is 36.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This places Waxhaw in a higher price tier compared to the national market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,551/month, 2-bedrooms $1,885/month, 3-bedrooms $2,130/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,820/month in Waxhaw. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Waxhaw
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Waxhaw is $2,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waxhaw
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waxhaw rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waxhaw, NC
Average rent prices in Waxhaw have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Waxhaw, NC
Rent prices in Waxhaw vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waxhaw is $1,744, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Waxhaw run $1,592 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,871.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 115% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,551 |  4% | 57% | |
2 bedroom | $1,885 | 2% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,130 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,820 | 3% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Waxhaw, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,744 | No Change | 12% | |
Condos | $1,795 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,600 | 2% | 3% | |
Rooms | $775 | 30% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
115%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,551
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
57%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,130
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,820
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Waxhaw, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,744
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
30%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waxhaw, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Waxhaw, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waxhaw and Fort Mill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waxhaw
37%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waxhaw, NC is 25% higher than the median rent in Fort Mill, SC.
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6%Discover rentals in Waxhaw, NC
1d ago
House for rent in Waxhaw
412 Amersham Ln, Waxhaw, NC 28173
4 beds
2 baths
$1,320
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waxhaw
1301 Sharon Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waxhaw
623 Olin Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waxhaw
3520 Hickory Nut Ct, Waxhaw, NC 28173
3 beds
2 baths
$1,970
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,425
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waxhaw
1021 Woodland Forest Dr #1, Waxhaw, NC 28173
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waxhaw
7107 Nesbit Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
3 beds
3 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waxhaw
1025 Burton Point Ct, Waxhaw, NC 28173
4 beds
3 baths
$3,173
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,606
Price dropped $730Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,036
Price dropped $260Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,231
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 16
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,151
Price dropped $140Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 18
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,606
Price dropped $730Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,151
Price dropped $140Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3919 Cassidy Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,461
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 21
16h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,470
Price dropped $220Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 8
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,606
Price dropped $730Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,036
Price dropped $260Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,151
Price dropped $140Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3919 Cassidy Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,461
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 21
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Frequently asked questions for Waxhaw, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Waxhaw rental market.
How much is rent in Waxhaw?
The average rent in Waxhaw is $2,600 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waxhaw?
Average rent prices in Waxhaw have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Waxhaw rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waxhaw is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waxhaw?
To comfortably afford rent in Waxhaw, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waxhaw?
May offers the lowest rental prices in Waxhaw, running about 16% below August peak pricing, making it the ideal month for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).