Average Rent in Cary, NC
32 apartment buildings, 621 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Cary, NCCheapest
$935/mo
Lantower Weston Corners
Properties
32
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Units
621
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 32 properties in Cary, NC.
Average rent trend, last 6 months
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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.
Lantower Weston Corners
6000 Elevate Cir, Cary, NC 27513, 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
MAA 900 Waterford
900 Waterford Forest Cir, Cary, NC 27513, USA
AXIS Crossroads
1010 Legacy Village Dr, Cary, NC 27518, USA
Harrison Grande
300 Sudbury Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA
Cary Pines Apartments & Townhomes
1331 Wicklow Ct, Cary, NC 27511, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lantower Weston Corners 6000 Elevate Cir, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $935 | $1,186 | -- | 4.4 (327) | 8 |
| 2 | The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes 100 Northwoods Village Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $979 | $1,280 | $1.45/ft² | 3.2 (621) | 83 |
| 3 | Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes 100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $1,019 | $1,336 | $1.36/ft² | 3.5 (507) | 36 |
| 4 | MAA 900 Waterford 900 Waterford Forest Cir, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $1,083 | $1,218 | $1.28/ft² | 4 (224) | 30 |
| 5 | AXIS Crossroads 1010 Legacy Village Dr, Cary, NC 27518, USA | $1,093 as of Oct 2 | $1,543 | $1.39/ft² | 3.7 (209) | 43 |
| 6 | Harrison Grande 300 Sudbury Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA | $1,113 | $1,376 | $1.02/ft² | 3.8 (215) | 11 |
| 7 | Cary Pines Apartments & Townhomes 1331 Wicklow Ct, Cary, NC 27511, USA | $1,115 | $1,263 | $1.53/ft² | 3.9 (157) | 12 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Lantower Weston Corners
4.4 (327)6000 Elevate Cir, Cary, NC 27513, 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
MAA 900 Waterford
4 (224)900 Waterford Forest Cir, Cary, NC 27513, USA
AXIS Crossroads
3.7 (209)1010 Legacy Village Dr, Cary, NC 27518, USA
Harrison Grande
3.8 (215)300 Sudbury Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA
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Cary, NC neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Cary, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cary, NC is $1,688 per month, based on 621 units across 32 apartment communities. Prices range from $935 at Lantower Weston Corners to $3,750 at The Walker.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,498/mo | $935/mo | 15 |
| 1 Bed | $1,471/mo | $940/mo | 237 |
| 2 Bed | $1,777/mo | $1,099/mo | 286 |
| 3 Bed | $2,052/mo | $1,265/mo | 60 |
| 4 Bed | $1,923/mo | $1,807/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Cary, NC apartments earn?
The 7 buildings we can estimate generate about $3.5M in rental revenue per month ($42M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes | $864K/mo | $1,280 / $1,224 | 90% | 788 |
| 2.The Allison at Fenton | $647K/mo | $2,121 / $2,062 | 88% | 357 |
| 3.AXIS Crossroads | $481K/mo | $1,543 / $1,599 | 88% | 344 |
| 4.High House at Cary Apartments | $442K/mo | $1,482 / $1,583 | 92% | 302 |
| 5.MAA 900 Waterford | $432K/mo | $1,201 / $1,221 | 92% | 384 |
| 2 more estimated buildings | $636K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Cary, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cary, NC averages $1,471/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,777/mo. At the local median household income of $129,399, 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 Cary, NC at $1,621/mo. The current tracked market average runs 4% 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
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,688/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($935/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Cary, NC is $129,399 , about 60% 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) | $1,688 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,076/mo |
Population
176,686
Median household income
$129,399
Census median rent
$1,621/mo
Census rent burden
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.
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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Cary, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Cary, NC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,032 | +20% | -9.2% | 88 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,625 | -4% | -7% | 33 |
| Concord, NC | $1,541 | -9% | -13.5% | 25 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,800 | +7% | -6.6% | 25 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,875 | +11% | -4.6% | 22 |
| Wake Forest, NC | $1,647 | -2% | -0.1% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cary, NC?
The average rent in Cary, NC is $1,688 per month, based on 621 units across 32 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Cary, NC?
The median asking rent in Cary, NC is $1,593 per month, computed from 621 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,688/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cary, NC?
The lowest available rent in Cary, NC starts at $935 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cary, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Cary, NC average $1,471/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $940/mo across 237 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cary, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Cary, NC average $1,777/mo. Units start from $1,099/mo across 286 units currently listed.
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