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Rental Market Trends in Apex, NC

What is the average rent in Apex, NC?

$1,421/month

Average Rent

803 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Apex, NC is $1,421 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,639/month, which means Apex rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Apex, you can expect to pay about $1,309 per month for a studio, $1,421 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,685 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,188 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,309/month
653 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,421/month
803 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,685/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,188/month
1,456 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,181/month
1,385 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,955/month
2,381 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,030/month
886 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,141/month
1,835 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,289/month
2,120 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Apex, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $33 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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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Apex?

Based on current rent prices, Turners Village, Newbury Park and Walden Woods are the most affordable neighborhoods in Apex.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Turners Village
$1,428/month
743 Sq Ft
Newbury Park
$1,428/month
743 Sq Ft
Walden Woods
$1,477/month
719 Sq Ft
Sweetwater
$1,480/month
906 Sq Ft
Waterford Green
$1,566/month
740 Sq Ft
Broadstone Village
$1,589/month
925 Sq Ft
South Cary/Apex
$1,639/month
789 Sq Ft
Cary Crossroads/Apex
$1,640/month
789 Sq Ft
The Villages of Apex
$2,292/month
802 Sq Ft
Brookfield
$2,292/month
802 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Apex?

Based on current rent prices, The Villages of Apex, Brookfield and Cary Crossroads/Apex are the most expensive neighborhoods in Apex.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Villages of Apex
$2,292/month
802 Sq Ft
Brookfield
$2,292/month
802 Sq Ft
Cary Crossroads/Apex
$1,640/month
789 Sq Ft
South Cary/Apex
$1,639/month
789 Sq Ft
Broadstone Village
$1,589/month
925 Sq Ft
Waterford Green
$1,566/month
740 Sq Ft
Sweetwater
$1,480/month
906 Sq Ft
Walden Woods
$1,477/month
719 Sq Ft
Turners Village
$1,428/month
743 Sq Ft
Newbury Park
$1,428/month
743 Sq Ft

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 Walden Woods .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Cary/Apex
$1,639/month
789 Sq Ft
Cary Crossroads/Apex
$1,640/month
789 Sq Ft
Walden Woods
$1,477/month
719 Sq Ft
Sweetwater
$1,480/month
906 Sq Ft
Turners Village
$1,428/month
743 Sq Ft
Newbury Park
$1,428/month
743 Sq Ft
Waterford Green
$1,566/month
740 Sq Ft
Broadstone Village
$1,589/month
925 Sq Ft
The Villages of Apex
$2,292/month
802 Sq Ft
Brookfield
$2,292/month
802 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Apex, NC?

Because the average rent in Apex is $1,421, you’ll want to make about $4,736 per month or $56,832 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.

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Meridian at Ten Ten

1000 Brynmar Oaks Dr,
Apex, NC 27539

$1,399 - $2,335

1-3 Beds

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1481 Richardson Rd,
Apex, NC 27523

$1,465 - $2,165

Studio - 2 Beds

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McChesney Hill Loop,
Apex, NC 27539

$1,235 - $2,490

1-3 Beds

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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