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Rental Market Trends in Cary, NC

What is the average rent in Cary, NC?

$1,432/month

Average Rent

790 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Cary, NC is $1,432 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Cary rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Cary, you can expect to pay about $1,409 per month for a studio, $1,432 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,727 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,038 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,409/month
645 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,432/month
790 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,727/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,038/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,171/month
1,511 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,264/month
2,494 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,626/month
905 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$898/month
1,847 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,585/month
1,148 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,066/month
1,689 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,704/month
2,134 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cary, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.5%, which averages out to $35 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cary, NC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cary, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $1,001 - $1,500/month
47% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cary?

Based on current rent prices, Village Green Townhomes, Walnut Ridge and Chase I Williamsburg Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cary.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Village Green Townhomes
$1,216/month
697 Sq Ft
Walnut Ridge
$1,227/month
595 Sq Ft
Chase I Williamsburg Manor
$1,227/month
595 Sq Ft
Franklin Heights
$1,236/month
684 Sq Ft
The Creeks at Weston
$1,240/month
720 Sq Ft
Whittington Park Townhomes
$1,252/month
882 Sq Ft
Chesapeake Condominiums
$1,302/month
829 Sq Ft
Cedar Pointe Condominiums
$1,331/month
804 Sq Ft
Lochmere Village
$1,335/month
708 Sq Ft
Cambridge
$1,360/month
923 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cary?

Based on current rent prices, Evans Farm, Weston Lakeside and Wessex are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cary.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Evans Farm
$2,344/month
781 Sq Ft
Weston Lakeside
$2,051/month
872 Sq Ft
Wessex
$1,905/month
851 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,853/month
840 Sq Ft
Carpenter Village
$1,844/month
805 Sq Ft
Bexley Panther Creek
$1,740/month
842 Sq Ft
Meadows at Kildaire
$1,727/month
841 Sq Ft
Georgetowne
$1,650/month
855 Sq Ft
Bradford
$1,650/month
855 Sq Ft
North Cary/Morrisville
$1,626/month
793 Sq Ft

Which Cary neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Cary with the most apartments available are North Cary/Morrisville, Preston and Bexley Panther Creek .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Cary/Morrisville
$1,626/month
793 Sq Ft
Preston
$1,412/month
804 Sq Ft
Bexley Panther Creek
$1,740/month
842 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,853/month
840 Sq Ft
Weston Lakeside
$2,051/month
872 Sq Ft
Lochmere
$1,364/month
721 Sq Ft
Village at the Park
$1,527/month
802 Sq Ft
Village Green Townhomes
$1,216/month
697 Sq Ft
Lochmere Village
$1,335/month
708 Sq Ft
Cary Park
$1,478/month
839 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Cary is $1,432, you’ll want to make about $4,773 per month or $57,276 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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Apartment communities in Cary we think you'll love

Bradford Cary

Bradford Cary

21035 Bradford Green Sq,
Cary, NC 27519

$1,495 - $3,495

Studio - 3 Beds

Reserve at Cary Park

Reserve at Cary Park

2000 Cary Reserve Dr,
Cary, NC 27519

$1,495 - $2,095

1-3 Beds

Crescent Arbors

Crescent Arbors

100 Crescent Arbor Ln,
Cary, NC 27518

$1,495 - $1,995

1-2 Beds

Novel Cary

Novel Cary

200 Henry Hill St,
Cary, NC 27519

$1,344 - $3,114

Studio - 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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