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Rental Market Trends in Apex, NC

What is the average rent in Apex, NC?

$1,419/month

Average Rent

804 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Apex, NC is $1,419 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/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 $1,378 per month for a studio, $1,419 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,675 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,124 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,378/month
607 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,419/month
804 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,675/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,124/month
1,452 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,057/month
1,464 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,915/month
2,369 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$701/month
2,217 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,136/month
1,707 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,103/month
1,938 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Apex, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $22 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 January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Apex, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
52% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Walden Woods
$1,209/month
719 Sq Ft
Broadstone Village
$1,311/month
918 Sq Ft
Sunset Pointe
$1,324/month
745 Sq Ft
South Cary/Apex
$1,469/month
791 Sq Ft
Cary Crossroads/Apex
$1,470/month
791 Sq Ft
The Villages of Apex
$1,533/month
803 Sq Ft
Sweetwater
$1,592/month
805 Sq Ft
Preserve at White Oak
$1,928/month
742 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Apex?

Based on current rent prices, Preserve at White Oak, Sweetwater and The Villages of Apex are the most expensive neighborhoods in Apex.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Preserve at White Oak
$1,928/month
742 Sq Ft
Sweetwater
$1,592/month
805 Sq Ft
The Villages of Apex
$1,533/month
803 Sq Ft
Cary Crossroads/Apex
$1,470/month
791 Sq Ft
South Cary/Apex
$1,469/month
791 Sq Ft
Sunset Pointe
$1,324/month
745 Sq Ft
Broadstone Village
$1,311/month
918 Sq Ft
Walden Woods
$1,209/month
719 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 Preserve at White Oak .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Cary/Apex
$1,469/month
791 Sq Ft
Cary Crossroads/Apex
$1,470/month
791 Sq Ft
Preserve at White Oak
$1,928/month
742 Sq Ft
Sunset Pointe
$1,324/month
745 Sq Ft
Walden Woods
$1,209/month
719 Sq Ft
The Villages of Apex
$1,533/month
803 Sq Ft
Sweetwater
$1,592/month
805 Sq Ft
Broadstone Village
$1,311/month
918 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 $1,419, you’ll want to make about $4,730 per month or $56,760 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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The Villages at Depot

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1000 Cameron Woods Dr,
Apex, NC 27523

$1,080 - $2,653

1-3 Beds

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Flats at 540

4001 Reedybrook Xing,
Apex, NC 27523

$1,405 - $2,068

1-3 Beds

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200 McChesney Hill Loop,
Apex, NC 27539

$1,185 - $2,400

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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