Average Rent in Cary, NC

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Current Versus Historical Cary, NC Rents

Cary rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $2,650 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 October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $31 (1.30%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $2,398. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $453 (30.28%) year-over-year from $1,495 to $1,947. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (8.06%) year-over-year from $1,654 to $1,788. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $140 (6.81%) year-over-year from $2,055 to $2,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $234 (9.14%) year-over-year from $2,561 to $2,795. 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 3.23% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.37	$2,398	$2,367 (1.30%)	$2,133 (12.38%)
1 BR	$25.22	$1,947	$1,495 (30.28%)	$1,423 (36.87%)
2 BR	$16.27	$1,788	$1,654 (8.06%)	$1,590 (12.42%)
3 BR	$13.68	$2,195	$2,055 (6.81%)	$2,037 (7.77%)
4+ BR	$12.43	$2,795	$2,561 (9.14%)	$2,457 (13.77%)

Historical Rents in Cary, NC

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Top Cities Near Cary

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Cary. The average rent in Cary is currently $2,046 per month. A total of 6 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 Cary, NC is Apex, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,195 per month.

Let's compare Cary, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Cary, NC is 28.31% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.62% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Cary, NC are about 6.92% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.18% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Cary, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,600	$1,625	$1,838
Chapel Hill, NC	$875	$1,504	$1,678	$1,895
Durham, NC	$2,087	$2,265	$1,700	$1,995
Morrisville, NC	$1,775	$1,500	$1,695	$2,098
Wake Forest, NC	$2,000	$1,298	$1,650	$2,100
Apex, NC	N/A	$1,472	$1,611	$2,195

Top Neighborhoods Near Cary

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Cary

There are a total of 4 counties located by Cary, NC. Some of these counties include Harnett, NC, Wake, NC, and Durham, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,023. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harnett, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,135, Orange, NC is the most expensive county by Cary, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Cary, NC is 40.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cary, NC is 18.01% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cary, NC is 6.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Harnett, NC	N/A	$900	$1,350	$1,900
Wake, NC	$1,995	$1,600	$1,638	$2,000
Durham, NC	$2,087	$1,972	$1,707	$2,045
Orange, NC	$875	$1,583	$1,750	$2,135

Top Zipcodes Near Cary

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Cary, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,973. A total of 12 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 $1,721. That's at least $13 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cary, NC is $1,481 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,623 per month. Which comes out to $16 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Cary, 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
27513, Cary, NC	$3,148	$1,947	$1,850	$2,151
27560, Morrisville, NC	$1,775	$1,475	$1,695	$2,130
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,860	$1,820	$1,400	$1,820
27502, Wake County, NC	N/A	$1,486	$1,695	$2,295
27603, Garner, NC	$1,945	$1,693	$1,795	$1,945
27606, Wake County, NC	$3,700	$995	$1,350	$1,450
27703, Durham County, NC	N/A	$1,417	$1,582	$2,100
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,650	$2,000
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,535	$1,595	$1,750

Frequently Asked Questions - Cary Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cary, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Cary, 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 Cary, 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 Cary, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Cary, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $16.37. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Cary.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,941 and an average price per square feet of $25.22. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cary.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,788 and an average price per square feet of $16.27. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cary.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Cary, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cary, NC?

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