Average Rent in Apex, NC
4 apartment buildings, 60 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,818/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,360/mo
Meridian at Ten Ten
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
60
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Apex, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Apex, NC Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Meridian at Ten Ten
1000 Brynmar Oaks Cir, Apex, NC 27539, USA
Audubon Parc
1100 Audubon Parc Dr, Cary, NC 27518, USA
The Peak at Nichols Plaza
900 Doverside Dr, Apex, NC 27523, USA
Camden Lake Pine Apartments
600 Park Summit Blvd, Apex, NC 27523, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian at Ten Ten 1000 Brynmar Oaks Cir, Apex, NC 27539, USA | $1,360 | $1,797 | $1.62 | 4.8 (196) | 8 |
| 2 | Audubon Parc 1100 Audubon Parc Dr, Cary, NC 27518, USA | $1,385 | $1,771 | $1.48 | 4 (170) | 6 |
| 3 | The Peak at Nichols Plaza 900 Doverside Dr, Apex, NC 27523, USA | $1,530 | $1,790 | $1.79 | 3.9 (78) | 16 |
| 4 | Camden Lake Pine Apartments 600 Park Summit Blvd, Apex, NC 27523, USA | $1,535 | $1,848 | $1.68 | 4.3 (266) | 30 |
Explore Each Property
Meridian at Ten Ten
4.8 (196)1000 Brynmar Oaks Cir, Apex, NC 27539, USA
Audubon Parc
4 (170)1100 Audubon Parc Dr, Cary, NC 27518, USA
The Peak at Nichols Plaza
3.9 (78)900 Doverside Dr, Apex, NC 27523, USA
Camden Lake Pine Apartments
4.3 (266)600 Park Summit Blvd, Apex, NC 27523, USA
Apex, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Apex, NC is $1,818 per month, based on 60 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,360 at Meridian at Ten Ten to $1,535 at Camden Lake Pine Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,604/mo | $1,360/mo | 23 |
| 2 Bed | $1,907/mo | $1,585/mo | 25 |
| 3 Bed | $2,041/mo | $1,900/mo | 12 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Apex, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Apex, NC averages $1,604/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,907/mo. At the local median household income of $138,442, that works out to 16% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Apex, NC at $1,784/mo. The current tracked market average runs 2% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Apex, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Apex, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,818/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,360/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Apex, NC is $138,442 , about 59% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Apex, NC
Overall prices in Apex, NC runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Apex, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,818 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,206/mo |
Population
67,765
Median household income
$138,442
Census median rent
$1,784/mo
Rent as % of income
25.7%
Median age
36.0
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Apex, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Apex, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,306 | +27% | 39 |
| Cary, NC | $2,046 | +13% | 30 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,824 | 0% | 24 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,740 | -4% | 22 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,852 | +2% | 21 |
| Archdale, NC | $1,308 | -28% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Apex, NC?
The average rent in Apex, NC is $1,818 per month, based on 60 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Apex, NC?
The lowest available rent in Apex, NC starts at $1,360 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Apex, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Apex, NC average $1,604/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,360/mo across 23 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Apex, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Apex, NC average $1,907/mo. Units start from $1,585/mo across 25 units currently listed.
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