The Depot at North Salem
2200 Candun Dr,
Apex, NC 27523
$1,295 - $2,425
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Apex, NC
What is the average rent in Apex, NC?
$1,427/month
Average Rent
802 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Apex, NC is $1,427 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Apex rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Apex, you can expect to pay about $1,377 per month for a studio, $1,427 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,702 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,139 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Apex, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $21 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Apex, NC
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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32%
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55%
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9%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Apex?
Based on current rent prices, Walden Woods, Broadstone Village and Sunset Pointe are the most affordable neighborhoods in Apex.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Apex?
Based on current rent prices, Preserve at White Oak, Cary Crossroads/Apex and South Cary/Apex are the most expensive neighborhoods in Apex.
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Which Apex neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Apex with the most apartments available are South Cary/Apex, Cary Crossroads/Apex and Preserve at White Oak .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Apex, NC?
Because the average rent in Apex is $1,427, you’ll want to make about $4,756 per month or $57,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Apex, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Apex, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.