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Average Rent in Apex, NC & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Apex, NC?

The average listed apartment rent in Apex, NC is $1,706 per month, as of October 18, 2026. This sample includes 78 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 17, 2026 through October 18, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Apex, NC. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Highlands Woodcreek
Apex 27523
Beds All Bedrooms 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Apex, NC.

Market Average

$1,706/mo

Lowest Available

$1,279/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

4

tracked daily

Units Listed

78

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Apex, NC

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Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Woodcreek $1,795 ▲  $17 $1,425 1 25
Highlands $1,740 ▲  $32 $1,450 1 5
Apex 27523 $1,656 ▼  $21 $1,279 2 48

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Apex, NC?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Apex, NC is $1,706 per month across 4 apartment communities and 78 available units.

The most affordable option is The Peak at Nichols Plaza starting at $1,279/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,503/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,847/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,870/mo.

Prices range from $1,279 to $2,335 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 22 units are currently listed.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Apex, NC

1 Bed
$1,503
from $1,279 · 33 units
2 Bed
$1,847
from $1,499 · 30 units
3 Bed
$1,870
from $1,589 · 15 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Apex, NC

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Peak at Nichols Plaza $1,279/mo $1,764/mo 22 3.9
Camden Lake Pine Apartments $1,309/mo $1,564/mo 26 4.3
Meridian at Ten Ten $1,425/mo $1,795/mo 25 4.8
Audubon Parc $1,450/mo $1,740/mo 5 4

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Apex, NC

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What is the average rent in Apex, NC?
The average listed apartment rent in Apex, NC is $1,706 per month, as of October 18, 2026. This sample includes 78 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Apex, NC?
The apartment listings we track in Apex, NC range from $1,279 to $2,335 per month, as of October 18, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Apex, NC?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Apex, NC. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Apex, NC?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,503 per month across 33 priced listings in Apex, NC. Listed rents range from $1,279 to $1,904 per month, as of October 18, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Apex, NC?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,847 per month across 30 priced listings in Apex, NC. Listed rents range from $1,499 to $2,186 per month, as of October 18, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Apex, NC?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,870 per month across 15 priced listings in Apex, NC. Listed rents range from $1,589 to $2,335 per month, as of October 18, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Apex, NC?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,503 per month across 33 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,847 across 30 listings, $344 (22.9%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Apex, NC?
The Peak at Nichols Plaza has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,279 per month. We track 22 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 18, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Apex, NC?
The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 22 units, or 28.2% of the priced apartments we track in Apex, NC. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Apex, NC?
We track 78 priced units at 4 apartment buildings, as of October 18, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Apex, NC?
We do not yet have enough accepted price records to draw a history chart for apartment listings in Apex, NC. Current asking prices can appear before rent history is ready. We do not fill missing history with zero or with prices for a different bedroom count.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Apex, NC?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Apex, NC rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 18, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Apex, NC?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$68,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,706/mo.

Comfortable income

$82,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,279/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.

Median household income in Apex, NC is $138,442 , about 69% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Apex, NC

Overall prices in Apex, NC runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Apex, NC's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,706
Utilities $447
Groceries $523
Transportation $1,066
Healthcare $520
Other goods and services $832
Estimated total $5,094/mo

Population

67,765

Median household income

$138,442

Census median rent

$1,784/mo

Census rent burden

25.7%

Median age

36.0

Mean commute

24 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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