Average Rent in Apex, NC

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Current Versus Historical Apex, NC Rents

Apex rentals average $4,000 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,971 (97.15%) year-over-year from $2,029 to $4,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $61 (4.58%) year-over-year from $1,325 to $1,386. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $199 (-11.18%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,584. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $76 (3.66%) year-over-year from $2,074 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $127 (4.97%) year-over-year from $2,548 to $2,675. 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 up by 36.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$4,000	$2,029 (97.15%)	$2,853 (40.19%)
1 BR	$17.62	$1,386	$1,325 (4.58%)	$1,037 (33.65%)
2 BR	$15.26	$1,584	$1,783 (-11.18%)	$1,763 (-10.17%)
3 BR	$13.47	$2,150	$2,074 (3.66%)	$1,998 (7.63%)
4+ BR	$13.00	$2,675	$2,548 (4.97%)	$2,398 (11.54%)

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 $2,185 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 $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Apex, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,299 per month.

Let's compare Apex, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Apex, NC is 47.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.23% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Apex, NC are about 10.48% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.33% 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	$1,849	$1,250	$1,595	$1,850
Morrisville, NC	$2,100	$1,500	$1,750	$2,185
Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,639	$1,800	$2,299

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 $2,050. 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 $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,050, Wake, NC is the most expensive county by Apex, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Apex, NC is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Apex, NC is 4.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Apex, NC is 1.01% 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	$2,000	$1,320	$1,600	$2,050

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 $2,195. A total of 4 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 $1,625 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,299 per month is 27519, Cary, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $12 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Apex, NC is $1,457 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,795 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$2,425	$1,626	$1,850	$2,299
27502, Wake County, NC	$4,000	$1,457	$1,584	$2,248
27603, Garner, NC	$2,000	$1,536	$2,249	$2,000
27560, Morrisville, NC	$2,100	$1,448	$1,800	$2,195
27513, Cary, NC	$3,138	$1,743	$1,795	$2,295
27606, Wake County, NC	N/A	$1,023	$1,500	$1,625
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,695	$1,995

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 $2,200. 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 studio apartment in Apex, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $4,000. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Apex.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,386 and an average price per square feet of $17.62. 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 $1,584 and an average price per square feet of $15.26. There are a total of 8 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 0.97%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Apex, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Apex, NC is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.