Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Waxhaw, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Waxhaw rent stands today

    Waxhaw, NC rent rose 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,798/month. Renters today are paying $222 more per month on average than last year, and the market sits at its peak rent level as of August 2026.

  • Waxhaw runs roughly 1.5× the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the higher-priced tier of rental markets. The city offers a small total rental inventory of 50 units, mostly houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Waxhaw start around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,369/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,989/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,150/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,900/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Waxhaw

$2,797/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waxhaw is $2,797 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $872 more per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waxhaw

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waxhaw rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Waxhaw, NC

Average rent prices in Waxhaw have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,448, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Waxhaw run $1,521 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,744.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

31%

-

1 bedroom

$1,369

18%

125%

2 bedroom

$1,989

13%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,150

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,900

3%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,369

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

125%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,989

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

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

Median rent price$2,797
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,347
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waxhaw, NC is 19% higher than the median rent in Fort Mill, SC.

Discover rentals in Waxhaw, NC

5501 Bow Hill Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

House for rent

501 Olin Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

Old Waxhaw Charm New Waxhaw Standards

501 Olin Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

1 bath

$1,649

House for rent

Available Aug 1

4120 Glenola Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

3/2

4120 Glenola Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

2038 Dunsmore Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

SINGLE_FAMILY - Waxhaw, NC

2038 Dunsmore Ln, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

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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 $2,797 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waxhaw?

Average rent prices in Waxhaw have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Waxhaw rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waxhaw is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $872 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 $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Waxhaw?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waxhaw average around $660/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,160/month.

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).

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