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Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Apex, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Apex rent stands today
Apex, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,197/month. Month over month, rents cooled by 1.4%, showing a recent softening in the market.
Compared to national trends
Apex rents run 13.0% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a small total rental inventory of 163 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Apex rent for $1,472/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,384/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,717/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,170/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $2,598/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1 Bed segment in Apex, NC saw a year-over-year rent increase of 35.0%, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This segment's rise shows a distinct dynamic within the local rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Apex
$2,197/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Apex is $2,197 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $252 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Apex
163
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Apex rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Apex, NC
Average rent prices in Apex have decreased by 1% 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 $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Apex run $1,489 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,709.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,472 |  32% | 63% | |
1 bedroom | $1,384 |  1% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,717 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,170 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,597 | 5% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Near Southside | $1,425 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,599 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $872 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
63%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,384
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,717
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
Near Southside
Average rent
$1,425
Apartments
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$872
Last 30 days
No Change
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
13%higher than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Apex, NC is 49% higher than the median rent in Carrboro, NC.
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5%Discover rentals in Apex, NC
5d+ 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
1d ago
303 Linwood St, Apex, NC 27502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Apex
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
101 Fair Haven St, Apex, NC 27539
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
Available Jul 17
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
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Apex
503 Village Loop Dr #503, Apex, NC 27502
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Mar 1
2d ago
House for rent in Apex
1662 Wilde Bnd #NA, Apex, NC 27523
4 beds
3 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ 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
Verified
2513 Canarywood Ln, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,424–$3,135
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
5d+ ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,499–$3,299
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
8h ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,204–$3,031
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2605 Lowell Rd, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$2,578
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
600 Park Summit Blvd, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,329–$1,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Reunion Park Dr, Apex, NC 27539
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$1,739
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
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
Verified
2513 Canarywood Ln, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,424–$3,135
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
5d+ ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,499–$3,299
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
8h ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,204–$3,031
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 $2,197 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Apex?
Average rent prices in Apex have decreased by 1% 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 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $252 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Apex average around $1,340/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,800/month.
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).