Average Rent in Cary, NC
32 apartment buildings, 757 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,103/mo
Cheapest
$860/mo
Properties
32
Units
757
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 32 properties in Cary, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cary, NC Rent Prices
All 32 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Cary Pines Apartments & Townhomes
1331 Wicklow Ct, Cary, NC 27511, USA
The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes
100 Northwoods Village Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA
The Waterford Apartments
1000 Park Pl Ave, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA
Marquis at Silverton
300 Woodway Bluff Cir, Cary, NC 27513, USA
High House at Cary Apartments
100 Terrastone Pl, Cary, NC 27519, USA
Hyde Park
200 Hyde Park Ct, Cary, NC 27513, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cary Pines Apartments & Townhomes 1331 Wicklow Ct, Cary, NC 27511, USA | $860 | $1,291 | $1.61 | 3.9 (157) | 33 |
| 2 | The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes 100 Northwoods Village Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $988 | $1,238 | $1.44 | 3.2 (621) | 15 |
| 3 | Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes 100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $1,052 | $1,270 | $1.28 | 3.5 (507) | 24 |
| 4 | The Waterford Apartments 1000 Park Pl Ave, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA | $1,149 | $1,568 | $1.90 | 3.7 (340) | 42 |
| 5 | Marquis at Silverton 300 Woodway Bluff Cir, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $1,177 | $1,403 | $1.55 | 4.4 (198) | 22 |
| 6 | High House at Cary Apartments 100 Terrastone Pl, Cary, NC 27519, USA | $1,184 | $1,412 | $1.43 | 3.4 (171) | 4 |
| 7 | Hyde Park 200 Hyde Park Ct, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $1,187 | $1,446 | $1.54 | 4.1 (120) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Cary Pines Apartments & Townhomes
3.9 (157)1331 Wicklow Ct, Cary, NC 27511, USA
The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes
3.2 (621)100 Northwoods Village Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes
3.5 (507)100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA
The Waterford Apartments
3.7 (340)1000 Park Pl Ave, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA
Marquis at Silverton
4.4 (198)300 Woodway Bluff Cir, Cary, NC 27513, USA
High House at Cary Apartments
3.4 (171)100 Terrastone Pl, Cary, NC 27519, USA
Cary, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cary, NC is $2,103 per month, based on 757 units across 32 apartment communities. Prices range from $860 at Cary Pines Apartments & Townhomes to $3,145 at The Walker.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,416/mo | $1,256/mo | 21 |
| 1 Bed | $1,897/mo | $860/mo | 373 |
| 2 Bed | $2,342/mo | $1,211/mo | 302 |
| 3 Bed | $2,422/mo | $1,447/mo | 60 |
| 4 Bed | $2,445/mo | $2,445/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Cary, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cary, NC averages $1,897/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,342/mo. At the local median household income of $129,399, that works out to 20% 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 Cary, NC at $1,621/mo. The current tracked market average runs 30% 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 Cary, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Raleigh-Durham
Demand in the Raleigh-Durham rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- SAS Institute
- MetLife
- Epic Games
Mean one-way commute in Cary, NC is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cary, 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
$84,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,103/mo.
Comfortable income
$101,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($860/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Cary, NC is $129,399 , about 28% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Cary, NC
Overall prices in Cary, 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 Cary, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,103 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,491/mo |
Population
176,686
Median household income
$129,399
Census median rent
$1,621/mo
Rent as % of income
24.8%
Median age
39.8
Mean commute
23 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 Cary, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Cary, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,375 | +13% | 32 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,712 | -19% | 26 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,653 | -21% | 22 |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,430 | -32% | 11 |
| Winston Salem, NC | $1,910 | -9% | 9 |
| Gastonia, NC | $1,540 | -27% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cary, NC?
The average rent in Cary, NC is $2,103 per month, based on 757 units across 32 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cary, NC?
The lowest available rent in Cary, NC starts at $860 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cary, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Cary, NC average $1,897/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $860/mo across 373 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cary, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Cary, NC average $2,342/mo. Units start from $1,211/mo across 302 units currently listed.
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