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Last updated on June 30, 2026
Average rent in
Cary, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 30, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cary rent stands today
Cary, NC rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month, matching the city's peak rent level. Renters are paying $82 more per month on average than last year, continuing a steady upward trend since late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Cary sits 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced suburban market with 296 total rentals available. The average rent per square foot is $1.46, reflecting typical suburban pricing.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cary run around $1,725/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,572/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,801/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,205/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,695/month. This range shows variation across unit sizes for renters in Cary.
Neighborhood spotlight
Renaissance rents fell 55.2% year over year to $2,150/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.4% rise. This local decline indicates a distinct cooling in this neighborhood compared to Cary's overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Cary
$2,100/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Cary is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cary
296
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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 $1,845, whereas a house costs $2,299. 1-bedroom apartments in Cary run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,941.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 | 16% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,571 | 3% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,801 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,205 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 1% |  3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amberly | $2,300 | |
Ashley | $2,000 | |
Cary Park | $2,028 | |
Kilarney | $1,872 | |
Lochmere | $1,700 | |
Meadowmont | $2,160 | |
Preston | $2,300 | |
Renaissance | $2,150 | |
Trinity | $1,995 | |
Upchurch Farms | $2,575 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,845 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,299 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $859 | 9% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,571
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,801
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,205
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Cary Park
Average rent
$2,028
Amberly
Average rent
$2,300
Lochmere
Average rent
$1,700
Upchurch Farms
Average rent
$2,575
Preston
Average rent
$2,300
Ashley
Average rent
$2,000
Meadowmont
Average rent
$2,160
Kilarney
Average rent
$1,872
Renaissance
Average rent
$2,150
Trinity
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$859
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
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
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cary, NC is 4% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,500
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2%$2,000
3%$1,995
1%$1,995
5%$2,822
11%$1,775
$2,095
6%Discover rentals in Cary, NC
5d+ ago
8851 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$2,075
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
1d ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$1,987
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
101 Ashton Woods, Cary, NC 27511
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cary
5 beds
5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Renaissance house for rent in Cary
616 Angelica Cir, Cary, NC 27518
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cary
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cary
403 Chatham View Rd, Cary, NC 27511
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
21m ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,727–$3,778
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 30
1d ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,236–$6,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$1,987
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$3,145
Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,727–$3,778
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 30
1d ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,236–$6,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$3,145
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
Village Greenway, Cary, NC 27511
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$2,075
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
21m ago
Verified
325 Fusion Dr., Cary, NC 27519
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,727–$3,778
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 30
1d ago
Verified
2600 Harvest Creek Pl, Cary, NC 27518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,236–$6,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Kempwood Dr, Cary, NC 27513
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$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 $2,100 per month as of June 27, 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 2% 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 $150 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cary are Lochmere ($1,700/mo), Kilarney ($1,872/mo), and Trinity ($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 $84,000/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).