The Retreat at Fuquay-Varina
2700 Whakatane Ln,
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
1-3 Beds | $1,300 - $2,675
Rental Market Trends in Fuquay-Varina, NC
What is the average rent in Fuquay Varina, NC?
$1,371/month
Average Rent
763 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Fuquay Varina, NC is $1,371 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Fuquay Varina more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fuquay Varina, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,371 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,516 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,986 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fuquay Varina, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $45 more 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 Fuquay Varina, NC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
15%
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31%
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31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fuquay Varina?
Based on current rent prices, Cottenwood, Downtown Fuquay Varina and Woodchase are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fuquay Varina.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fuquay Varina?
Based on current rent prices, Smith Farms, Woodchase and Brookside are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fuquay Varina.
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Which Fuquay Varina neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fuquay Varina with the most apartments available are Downtown Fuquay Varina, Cottenwood and Smith Farms .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fuquay Varina, NC?
Because the average rent in Fuquay Varina is $1,371, you’ll want to make about $4,570 per month or $54,840 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 Fuquay Varina, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fuquay Varina, 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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.