Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Fuquay Varina, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fuquay Varina rent stands today

    Fuquay Varina, NC rents rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,975/month. This is $32 less per month than last year, reflecting a slight increase in rent despite the dollar decrease.

  • Fuquay Varina is 4.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a total of 101 rentals available. This reflects its mid-tier market status.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Fuquay Varina rent for about $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,208/month, 2-bedrooms $1,535/month, 3-bedrooms $1,875/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,220/month. The bedroom rent spread shows a range of options for renters, with studios at $2,000/month representing the higher end of the scale.

Median rent

Median rent in Fuquay Varina

$1,975/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fuquay Varina is $1,975 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fuquay Varina

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fuquay Varina rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fuquay Varina, NC

Average rent prices in Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina, NC

Rent prices in Fuquay Varina vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fuquay Varina is $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Fuquay Varina run $1,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,367.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,207

18%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,535

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,875

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,220

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,207

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,535

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,220

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fuquay Varina and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fuquay Varina

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,189
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fuquay Varina, NC is 10% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.

Discover rentals in Fuquay Varina, NC

404 Creekway Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fuquay Varina

Residential Lease, Fuquay Varina, NC

404 Creekway Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

2 beds

2 baths

$1,175

275 Rusling Leaf Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fuquay Varina

Fuquay Varina, NC

275 Rusling Leaf Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,600

23 March Creek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fuquay Varina

3 beds

0.5 baths

$1,625

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.
601 Creek Valley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Fuquay Varina

601 Creek Valley, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

601 Creek Valley Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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Frequently asked questions for Fuquay Varina, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Fuquay Varina rental market.

How much is rent in Fuquay Varina?

The average rent in Fuquay Varina is $1,975 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fuquay Varina?

Average rent prices in Fuquay Varina have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Fuquay Varina rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fuquay Varina is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fuquay Varina?

To comfortably afford rent in Fuquay Varina, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fuquay Varina?

October offers the best rental deals in Fuquay Varina, with rents running about 7.5% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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).

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