Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Apex, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Apex, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,192/month. Month to month, rents increased 2.3%.
Compared to national trends
Apex rents run 12.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 187 rentals available for renters.
Price ranges
In Apex, studios rent for $1,900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,392/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,795/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,122/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,595/month. This range reflects the variation by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Apex
$2,192/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Apex is $2,192 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $242 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Apex
187
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Apex rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Apex, NC
Average rent prices in Apex have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Apex, NC
Rent prices in Apex vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Apex is $1,659, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Apex run $1,490 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,770.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 |  1% |  34% | |
1 bedroom | $1,392 | 3% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,122 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 2% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Near Southside | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,659 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,295 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $781 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,392
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,122
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Near Southside
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,659
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$781
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Apex, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Apex, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Apex and Carrboro by all bedroom counts and property types.
Apex
12%higher than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Apex, NC is 38% higher than the median rent in Carrboro, NC.
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2%Discover rentals in Apex, NC
2d ago
303 Linwood St, Apex, NC 27502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,238
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
218 Fair Haven St, Apex, NC 27539
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
House for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
1920 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502
4 beds
3 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
2429 Vetrina Way, Apex, NC 27502
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
7925 Ragan Rd, Apex, NC 27502
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
3d ago
Verified
2513 Canarywood Ln, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,499–$3,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,575–$3,249
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
21h ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,254–$2,684
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,254–$2,684
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2605 Lowell Rd, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$2,686
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
600 Park Summit Blvd, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$2,069
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Reunion Park Dr, Apex, NC 27539
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,859
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
21h ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,254–$2,684
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2605 Lowell Rd, Apex, NC 27523
1 bed
1 bath
$1,310–$1,705
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
600 Park Summit Blvd, Apex, NC 27523
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,749
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Apex, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Apex rental market.
How much is rent in Apex?
The average rent in Apex is $2,192 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Apex?
Average rent prices in Apex have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Apex rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Apex is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $242 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Apex?
To comfortably afford rent in Apex, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Apex?
Apex rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).