Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Cary, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cary rent stands today
Cary, NC rent rose 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,049/month. Renters are paying $54 more per month than last year, with rent near the recent peak from July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cary is 7.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros while offering 218 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,586/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,798/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,134/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,700/month. The inventory is weighted toward 3- and 4-bedroom units, which make up 60% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Preston experienced a 37.7% decline in rent year over year, with a median rent of $2,179/month. This contrasts with the citywide rise and shows localized softness in Cary, NC's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Cary
$2,049/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Cary is $2,049 per month as of November 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $149 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cary
218
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cary, NC
Average rent prices in Cary have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Cary, NC
Rent prices in Cary vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cary is $1,873, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Cary run $1,617 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,897.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 8% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,586 | No Change | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,798 |  3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,134 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amberly | $2,300 | |
Ashley | $2,275 | |
Bishops Gate | $2,197 | |
Cary Park | $2,072 | |
Coventry | $1,582 | |
Lochmere | $1,812 | |
Northwoods | $1,886 | |
Preston | $2,179 | |
Renaissance | $1,872 | |
Upchurch Farms | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,873 | 2% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 4% | 4% | |
Rooms | $685 | 1% | 12% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,586
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,798
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,134
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
4%
Cary Park
Average rent
$2,072
Lochmere
Average rent
$1,812
Amberly
Average rent
$2,300
Preston
Average rent
$2,179
Bishops Gate
Average rent
$2,197
Northwoods
Average rent
$1,886
Ashley
Average rent
$2,275
Upchurch Farms
Average rent
$2,350
Coventry
Average rent
$1,582
Renaissance
Average rent
$1,872
Apartments
Average rent
$1,873
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cary, 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 Cary, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cary and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cary
8%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cary, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,095
2%$1,545
10%$1,987
2%$1,750
3%$1,995
2%$1,870
1%$2,022
5%$1,930
7%$1,926
2%$2,350
2%$1,698
$2,000
1%Discover rentals in Cary, NC
3d ago
8851 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,009–$2,017
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
2d ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,154–$2,129
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 Mar 11
5d+ ago
101 Ashton Woods, Cary, NC 27511
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,039
Price dropped $1,096Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cary
214 Billingrath Turn Ln, Cary, NC 27519
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
255 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$4,500
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cary
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
20h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,488–$3,819
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
Available Dec 18
12h ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,302–$6,238
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
13h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,009–$2,017
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
2d ago
Verified
370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$3,856
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,302–$6,238
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
20h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,488–$3,819
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
Available Dec 18
2d ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,154–$2,129
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 Mar 11
13h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,009–$2,017
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
2d ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,154–$2,129
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 Mar 11
20h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,488–$3,819
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
Available Dec 18
2d ago
Verified
370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$3,856
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Cary
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cary, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Cary rental market.
How much is rent in Cary?
The average rent in Cary is $2,049 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cary?
Average rent prices in Cary have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Cary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cary is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $149 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cary are Coventry ($1,582/mo), Lochmere ($1,812/mo), and Renaissance ($1,872/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cary?
To comfortably afford rent in Cary, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cary?
Fall months offer the best rental opportunities in Cary, with September being the least competitive month and November seeing the lowest rents. June has the highest rent with approximately 7% difference between peak and low seasons.
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).