Average Rent in Apex, NC

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Current Versus Historical Apex, NC Rents

Apex rentals average $1,472 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,498 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,195, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $571 (28.89%) year-over-year from $1,978 to $2,549. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $124 (9.20%) year-over-year from $1,348 to $1,472. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $119 (8.21%) year-over-year from $1,445 to $1,564. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $99 (4.84%) year-over-year from $2,048 to $2,148. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (2.08%) year-over-year from $2,447 to $2,498. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 8.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$18.71	$1,472	$1,348 (9.20%)	$844 (74.51%)
2 BR	$15.10	$1,564	$1,445 (8.21%)	$1,581 (-1.09%)
3 BR	$13.33	$2,148	$2,048 (4.84%)	$2,083 (3.08%)
4+ BR	$12.20	$2,498	$2,447 (2.08%)	$2,539 (-1.64%)

Historical Rents in Apex, NC

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Top Cities Near Apex

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Apex. The average rent in Apex is currently $2,098 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Raleigh, NC, with an average rent of $1,838, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Apex, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,200 per month.

Let's compare Apex, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Apex, NC are about 5.21% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.31% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Apex, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,600	$1,625	$1,838
Morrisville, NC	$1,775	$1,500	$1,695	$2,098
Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,941	$1,788	$2,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Apex

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Apex

There are a total of 1 counties located by Apex, NC. One county in the area is Wake, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Wake, NC. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,000, Wake, NC is the most expensive county by Apex, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Apex, NC is 8.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Apex, NC is 1.64% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wake, NC	$1,995	$1,600	$1,638	$2,000

Top Zipcodes Near Apex

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Apex, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,130. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 27606, Wake County, NC at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,295 per month is 27502, Wake County, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,945. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Apex, NC is $1,486 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,695 per month. Which comes out to $16 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Apex, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27519, Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,722	$1,900	$2,295
27502, Wake County, NC	N/A	$1,486	$1,695	$2,295
27603, Garner, NC	$1,945	$1,693	$1,795	$1,945
27560, Morrisville, NC	$1,775	$1,475	$1,695	$2,130
27513, Cary, NC	$3,148	$1,947	$1,850	$2,151
27606, Wake County, NC	$3,700	$995	$1,350	$1,450
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,650	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Apex Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Apex, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Apex, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,195. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Apex, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Apex, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Apex, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,472 and an average price per square feet of $18.71. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Apex.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Apex, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,611 and an average price per square feet of $15.10. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Apex.

How have rent prices in Apex, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Apex, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Apex, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Apex, NC is around $1,756/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.