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Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Cary, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cary rent stands today
Cary, NC rent rose 1.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,078/month. Month over month rent increased 1.2%, showing an upward trend despite a negligible $24 monthly increase compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Cary sits 6.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 276 total rentals available for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cary run at a median of $3,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,509/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,850/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,625/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,300/month in Cary, while apartments are lower at $1,796/month, providing distinct price points across property types.
Median rent
Median rent in Cary
$2,077/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Cary is $2,077 per month as of May 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $127 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cary
276
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cary, NC
Average rent prices in Cary have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Cary run $1,591 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,879.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,500 | 1% | 122% | |
1 bedroom | $1,509 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,625 | 3% |  6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amberly | $2,395 | |
Ashley | $2,334 | |
Cary Park | $1,995 | |
Dutchess | $2,300 | |
Kilarney | $1,899 | |
Lochmere | $1,795 | |
Meadowmont | $2,185 | |
Northwoods | $2,052 | |
Preston | $2,500 | |
Upchurch Farms | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,795 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $805 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
122%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,509
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Amberly
Average rent
$2,395
Cary Park
Average rent
$1,995
Lochmere
Average rent
$1,795
Preston
Average rent
$2,500
Meadowmont
Average rent
$2,185
Upchurch Farms
Average rent
$2,350
Northwoods
Average rent
$2,052
Ashley
Average rent
$2,334
Kilarney
Average rent
$1,899
Dutchess
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$805
Last 30 days
2%
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
7%higher than the national median
8%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.
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Discover rentals in Cary, NC
2d ago
8849 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,032–$1,987
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cary
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,095
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$14,654
$13,139
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,901
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cary
5 beds
5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in Cary
403 Chatham View Rd, Cary, NC 27511
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
14h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$3,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 30
12h ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,318–$7,275
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,032–$1,987
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$3,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 30
12h ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,318–$7,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,032
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,032
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
14h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$3,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 30
12h ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,318–$7,275
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,032–$1,987
Price drop
Apartment 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 $2,077 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cary?
Average rent prices in Cary have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Cary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cary is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $127 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cary are Lochmere ($1,795/mo), Kilarney ($1,899/mo), and Cary Park ($1,995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cary?
To comfortably afford rent in Cary, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cary?
Cary's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).