Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Apex, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 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 $2,189/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-over-month change reported.
Compared to national trends
Apex rents run 15.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 169 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Apex, 1-bedrooms rent for about $1,295/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,754/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,495/month. The data shows a clear progression in rent as bedroom count increases.
Median rent
Median rent in Apex
$2,189/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Apex is $2,189 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $289 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Apex
169
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Apex rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Apex, NC
Average rent prices in Apex have remained the same 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 $1,521, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Apex run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,738.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,295 |  5% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,754 |  1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Near Southside | $1,458 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,521 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,372 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $2,295 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $760 | No Change | 10% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,754
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Near Southside
Average rent
$1,458
Apartments
Average rent
$1,521
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$760
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
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
15%higher than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Apex, NC is 46% higher than the median rent in Carrboro, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,495
11%$2,075
6%$1,946
4%$1,775
2%$1,975
2%$1,915
1%$2,085
7%$1,995
2%$2,495
20%$1,725
1%$1,800
2%$2,010
2%Discover rentals in Apex, NC
3d ago
Verified
100 Reunion Park Dr, Apex, NC 27539
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,499
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
23h ago
303 Linwood St, Apex, NC 27502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Apex
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$1,594
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
101 Pearson St #NA, Apex, NC 27502
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Apex
1920 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502
4 beds
3 baths
$5,200
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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 3
30m ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$3,399
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
4h ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$1,594
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
30m ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$3,399
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2513 Canarywood Ln, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$2,950
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
17h ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,301–$2,941
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,301–$2,941
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
600 Park Summit Blvd, Apex, NC 27523
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,239–$1,819
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
30m ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$3,399
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2513 Canarywood Ln, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$2,950
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
4h ago
Verified
100 Peace Haven Place, Apex, NC 27502
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$1,594
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
30m ago
Verified
689 Maple Grove Way, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$3,399
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2513 Canarywood Ln, Apex, NC 27523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$2,950
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
17h ago
Verified
1000 Cameron Woods Dr, Apex, NC 27523
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,484–$2,941
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 $2,189 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Apex?
Average rent prices in Apex have remained the same 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 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $289 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).