Average Rent in Cary, NC and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Cary, NC

Average rent prices in Cary have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,801, whereas a house costs $2,235. 1-bedroom apartments in Cary run $1,540 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,928.


Studio	$1,725	1%	42%
1 bedroom	$1,500	3%	4%
2 bedroom	$1,850	2%	4%
3 bedroom	$2,100	2%	1%
4 bedroom	$2,795	2%	2%

		Listings
Amberly	$2,300
Ashley	$2,295
Bishops Gate	$1,795
Cary Park	$1,995
Coventry	$1,560
Lochmere	$2,000
Meadowmont	$2,040
Northwoods	$1,958
Preston	$2,300
Trinity	$2,195


Apartments	$1,801	2%	No Change
Condos	$1,595	1%	No Change
Houses	$2,235	2%	No Change
Rooms	$800	9%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

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42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

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2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

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3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

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4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

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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

Median rent price$2,030

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195

16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cary, NC is 8% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.

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Condo for rent in Cary

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2 beds

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$1,295

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Apartment for rent in Cary

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909 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

2 beds

2 baths

$1,295

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7.9

Very good

The Grove at Cary Park

4545 Cary Glen Blvd, Cary, NC 27519

1–4 beds

1–3 baths

$1,306–$2,028

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Townhouse for rent in Cary

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943 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cary

109 Killam

109 Killam Ct #2B, Cary, NC 27513

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,425

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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 $2,030 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cary?

Average rent prices in Cary have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 $130 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cary?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cary are Coventry ($1,560/mo), Bishops Gate ($1,795/mo), and Northwoods ($1,958/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cary?

To comfortably afford rent in Cary, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/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).