Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Apex, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
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 $2,195/month. Month over month, rent increased 4.0%, showing recent upward movement after a largely steady year.
Compared to national trends
Apex sits 15.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting its position as a pricier suburban market with 164 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Apex, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,328/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,803/month, 3-bedrooms at the citywide median of $2,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,695/month. The market is weighted toward larger units, with 3- and 4+ bedrooms making up over 75% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Apex
$2,195/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Apex is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Apex
164
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% 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 $1,617, whereas a house costs $2,330. 1-bedroom apartments in Apex run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,811.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,328 |  2% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,803 | 5% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 1% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Near Southside | $1,437 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,617 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,645 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $2,330 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $720 | 13% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,328
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,803
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Near Southside
Average rent
$1,437
Apartments
Average rent
$1,617
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,330
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$720
Last 30 days
13%
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
16%higher than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Apex, NC is 69% higher than the median rent in Carrboro, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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6%$2,095
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1%$2,100
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1%$2,480
5%$1,745
2%$1,895
1%$2,070
Discover rentals in Apex, NC
19h ago
Verified
100 Reunion Park Dr, Apex, NC 27539
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Apex
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
303 Linwood St, Apex, NC 27502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
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
2523 Tuffeto Trce, Apex, NC 27502
5 beds
4 baths
$4,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
1090 Caboose Trl, Apex, NC 27502
4 beds
4 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ 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 Nov 3
4d ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
3d ago
Verified
2513 Canarywood Ln, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,469–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
5d+ ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,424–$3,049
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
1d ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,318–$3,077
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,318–$3,077
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2605 Lowell Rd, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,330–$2,638
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
600 Park Summit Blvd, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,809
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
100 Reunion Park Dr, Apex, NC 27539
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
3d ago
Verified
2513 Canarywood Ln, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,469–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
5d+ ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,424–$3,049
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
1d ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,492–$3,077
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 $2,195 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Apex?
Average rent prices in Apex have increased by 4% 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 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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?
January offers the best rental deals in Apex, with prices running about 7.7% lower than July's peak rates.
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).