The Retreat at Fuquay-Varina
2700 Whakatane Ln,
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
$1,380 - $2,267
1-3 Beds
Downtown Fuquay Varina
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Downtown Fuquay Varina - Fuquay-Varina, NC Area Guide
Historic charm and independent businesses abound
Eclectic
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Historic
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Quaint
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Charming
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Growing
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Downtown Fuquay Varina is a North Carolina Main Street Community and a Main Street America Affiliate, boasting two picturesque and quaint downtown districts. Numerous diverse independent shops and restaurants line Downtown Fuquay Varina’s Main Street, offering an array of unique treasures and great eats.
Downtown Fuquay Varina is also known for its fantastic craft breweries, vibrant festivals, and thriving arts scene. Several scenic parks are also located in the area, including Mineral Spring Park, Falcon Park, and the Fuquay Varina Dog Park.
Main Street sits on U.S. 401, which connects Downtown Fuquay Varina to the bustling city of Raleigh within a 15-minute drive. Commuting and traveling from Downtown Fuquay Varina is simple with convenience to major roadways and Raleigh Durham International Airport.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Fuquay Varina is $1,362 for one bedroom, $1,469 for two bedrooms, and $1,855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Fuquay Varina has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
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1 BR
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778 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,362/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,095 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,469/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,563 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,855/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Fuquay Varina - Fuquay-Varina, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Downtown Fuquay Varina - Fuquay-Varina, NC, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Fuquay Varina - Fuquay-Varina, NC provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Fuquay Varina - Fuquay-Varina, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bass Lake Park & Retreat Center
- Crowder District Park
- Harris Lake County Park
- Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve
- Lake Wheeler Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.