Bradford Cary
21035 Bradford Green Sq,
Cary, NC 27519
$1,345 - $4,195
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Cary, NC
What is the average rent in Cary, NC?
$1,454/month
Average Rent
788 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
Cary, NC Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Cary, NC is $1,454 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Cary rent prices are 12% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Cary average $1,432 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Cary average $1,454 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Cary average $1,738 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Cary average $2,091 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Cary, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $28 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Cary, NC
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
51%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cary?
Based on current rent prices, Stone Creek Village, Cary Park and Lochmere are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cary.
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cary, NC?
Because the average rent in Cary is $1,454, you’ll want to make about $4,846 per month or $58,152 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 Cary, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Cary, 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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One Bedroom
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$1,462/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,716/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,168/month
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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 June 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.