Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Waxhaw, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Waxhaw

$2,725/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Waxhaw is $2,725 per month as of June 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $775 more per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waxhaw

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,838, whereas a house costs $2,762. 1-bedroom apartments in Waxhaw run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,815.

Listings

Studio

$1,183

31%

65%

1 bedroom

$1,371

18%

127%

2 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,995

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,183

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,371

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

127%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

3%

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$2,725
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,393
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waxhaw, NC is 14% higher than the median rent in Fort Mill, SC.

Discover rentals in Waxhaw, NC

1717 Roscoe Howey Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

1717 Roscoe Howey Road - 1

1717 Roscoe Howey Rd #1, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2 baths

$1,525

House for rent

Available Jul 1

3504 Buckeye Ct - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

House for rent in Waxhaw

3504 Buckeye Ct, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2 baths

$1,925

House for rent

1905 Dunsmore Ln - Photo 1 of 1

11m ago

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1905 Dunsmore Ln Waxhaw, NC 28173

1905 Dunsmore Ln, Waxhaw, NC 28173

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,995

House for rent

Available Jun 16

8102 Kingston Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,250

$2,030

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 2

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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 $2,725 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waxhaw?

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

How does Waxhaw rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waxhaw is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 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 $109,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Waxhaw's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $880 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing structure in this Charlotte suburb, with two-bedroom apartments commanding significantly higher rents than smaller units.

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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