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Average Rent in Apex, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Apex, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,818/mo
Lowest Available
$1,360/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
60
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Apex, NC
Compare average rent across Apex, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex 27523 | $1,828 | $1,530 | 2 | 46 |
| Woodcreek | $1,797 | $1,360 | 1 | 8 |
| Highlands | $1,771 | $1,385 | 1 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Apex, NC?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Apex, NC is $1,818 per month across 4 apartment communities and 60 available units.
The most affordable option is Meridian at Ten Ten starting at $1,360/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,604/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,907/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,041/mo.
Prices range from $1,360 to $2,454 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 22 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Apex, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Apex, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian at Ten Ten | $1,360/mo | $1,797/mo | 8 | 4.8 |
| Audubon Parc | $1,385/mo | $1,771/mo | 6 | 4 |
| The Peak at Nichols Plaza | $1,530/mo | $1,790/mo | 16 | 3.9 |
| Camden Lake Pine Apartments | $1,535/mo | $1,848/mo | 30 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Apex, NC Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Apex, NC
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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.
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