Studio Apartment Rent in Waxhaw, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waxhaw, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,438 and +44% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Waxhaw
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waxhaw
Compare Waxhaw's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Albemarle | $690 |
| 3 | Shelby | $700 |
| 4 | Lumberton | $720 |
| 5 | Lenoir | $730 |
| 6 | Henderson | $760 |
| 7 | Lillington | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $790 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 10 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 11 | Raeford | $810 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | $845 |
| 15 | Lexington | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,380 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 3 | Waxhaw (this page) | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,770 |
| 7 | Chapel Hill | $1,725 |
| 8 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 9 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 10 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 11 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 12 | Raleigh | $1,579 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 14 | Huntersville | $1,521 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waxhaw.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waxhaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews, NC | 12 mi | $1,411 | $-449 (-24%) |
| Lancaster, SC | 12.1 mi | $910 | $-950 (-51%) |
| Monroe, NC | 14.6 mi | $1,340 | $-520 (-28%) |
| Fort Mill, SC | 14.9 mi | $1,620 | $-240 (-13%) |
| Pineville, NC | 16.4 mi | $1,720 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Mint Hill, NC | 19.8 mi | $1,650 | $-210 (-11%) |
| Charlotte, NC | 21.1 mi | $1,403 | $-457 (-25%) |
| Rock Hill, SC | 22 mi | $1,415 | $-445 (-24%) |
| Harrisburg, NC | 27.4 mi | $2,380 | +$520 (+28%) |
| Midland, NC | 27.5 mi | $1,180 | $-680 (-37%) |
| Belmont, NC | 29.4 mi | $1,390 | $-470 (-25%) |
| Concord, NC | 34.2 mi | $1,400 | $-460 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Waxhaw — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waxhaw?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waxhaw, North Carolina is $1,860 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,438.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waxhaw?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waxhaw expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waxhaw's studio median of $1,860 is +44% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waxhaw rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Waxhaw ranks #116 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waxhaw?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Matthews ($1,411), Lancaster ($910), Monroe ($1,340).