Last updated on September 28, 2026

Average rent in
Waxhaw, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Waxhaw

$2,700/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waxhaw is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waxhaw

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waxhaw rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,776, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Waxhaw run $1,539 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,922.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

31%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,539

18%

58%

2 bedroom

$1,922

11%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,105

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,940

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,539

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

58%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,105

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,940

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,065
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waxhaw, NC is 31% higher than the median rent in Fort Mill, SC.

Discover rentals in Waxhaw, NC

2038 Dunsmore Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

Residential Lease, Waxhaw, NC

2038 Dunsmore Ln, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,795

4120 Glenola Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

3/2

4120 Glenola Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

8380 Waxhaw Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

8380 Waxhaw Hwy

8380 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,025

$1,920

Price drop

8396 Waxhaw Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

8396 Waxhaw Hwy

8396 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,925

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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 $2,700 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waxhaw?

Average rent prices in Waxhaw have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Waxhaw rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waxhaw is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/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).

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