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Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Cary, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cary rent stands today
Cary, NC rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,147/month. Renters are paying $39 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Cary runs 11.5% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with 255 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Cary sit around $1,500/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,808/month, and 3-bedrooms at $2,250/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,700/month. Houses, which make up 78.8% of rentals, rent for a median of $2,300/month compared to $1,864/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Renaissance rents fell 68.6% year over year to $1,509/month across 12 rentals, marking a steep local decline compared to the citywide 2.2% rise. Dutchman Downs also saw a large drop of 61.8%, while Preston cooled 45.0%, showing concentrated neighborhood shifts within Cary.
Median rent
Median rent in Cary
$2,147/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Cary is $2,147 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $222 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cary
255
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% 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 $1,864, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Cary run $1,624 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,055.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 2% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 4% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,807 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 3% |  1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amberly | $2,395 | |
Ashley | $2,399 | |
Cary Park | $1,895 | |
Dutchess | $2,235 | |
Highlands | $1,662 | |
Lochmere | $1,750 | |
Preston | $1,925 | |
Renaissance | $1,509 | |
Trinity | $1,722 | |
Upchurch Farms | $2,399 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,864 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | 9% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,807
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Cary Park
Average rent
$1,895
Amberly
Average rent
$2,395
Preston
Average rent
$1,925
Lochmere
Average rent
$1,750
Ashley
Average rent
$2,399
Upchurch Farms
Average rent
$2,399
Trinity
Average rent
$1,722
Highlands
Average rent
$1,662
Renaissance
Average rent
$1,509
Dutchess
Average rent
$2,235
Apartments
Average rent
$1,864
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
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
12%higher than the national median
14%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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$2,195
1%$1,400
3%$1,800
10%$1,800
1%$2,070
3%$1,920
1%$2,100
7%$2,045
5%$1,999
2%$2,395
$1,775
1%$2,000
1%Discover rentals in Cary, NC
3d ago
8851 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$989–$3,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$2,075
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
1d ago
101 Ashton Woods, Cary, NC 27511
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3373 Renaissance Park Pl, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,017–$5,168
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,168
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,168
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cary
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,976
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 18
4h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$989–$3,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,301–$5,102
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$3,245
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,301–$5,102
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,745
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,976
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
$1,540
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 21
17h ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$2,075
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
23h ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,976
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 18
4h ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$989–$3,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,301–$5,102
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 $2,147 per month as of August 8, 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 2% since last year.
How does Cary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cary is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $222 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cary are Renaissance ($1,509/mo), Highlands ($1,662/mo), and Trinity ($1,722/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cary?
To comfortably afford rent in Cary, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/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).