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Rental Market Trends in Waxhaw, NC

What is the average rent in Waxhaw, NC?

$1,497/month

Average Rent

832 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Waxhaw, NC is $1,497 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Waxhaw rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Waxhaw, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,497 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,721 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,992 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,497/month
832 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,721/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,992/month
1,614 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,108/month
1,588 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,407/month
2,561 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waxhaw, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.9%, which averages out to $103 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Waxhaw, NC
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waxhaw, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
100% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waxhaw, NC?

Because the average rent in Waxhaw is $1,497, you’ll want to make about $4,990 per month or $59,880 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Waxhaw, NC

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Waxhaw, NC 28173

$1,381 - $2,117

1-3 Beds

1203 Mary Jane Ave

1203 Mary Jane Ave

1203 Mary Jane Ave,
Waxhaw, NC 28173

$3,165 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 24 Month Lease

2208 Thorn Crest Dr

2208 Thorn Crest Dr

2208 Thorn Crest Dr,
Waxhaw, NC 28173

$2,200 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds

3100 Collaroy Rd

3100 Collaroy Rd

3100 Collaroy Rd,
Waxhaw, NC 28173

$2,995 Total Monthly Price

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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