# Average Rent in Cary, NC & Rent Trends > Average rent in Cary, NC is $2,210/mo as of November 2026, down 1.2% this month. Daily price history for 87 units in 25 buildings. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/ Latest included observation: November 10, 2026 ## What is the average 3-bedroom rent in Cary, NC? The average listed 3-bedroom apartment rent in Cary, NC is $2,210 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 87 priced apartments in 25 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 November 7, 2026 through November 10, 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 25 apartment communities in Cary, NC. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/?bedrooms=3) [Highlands](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/27518/?bedrooms=3)[Kings Mill](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/27511/?bedrooms=3)[Silver Creek](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/27513/?bedrooms=3) Cary [27519](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/27519/?bedrooms=3) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/?bedrooms=3)[4 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/?bedrooms=4) Showing 3 bedrooms in Cary, NC. Market Average $2,210/mo ▼ 1.2% from last month Lowest Available $1,464/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 25 tracked daily Units Listed 87 available now ## Rent by Neighborhood in Cary, NC Compare average rent across Cary, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. | Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kings Mill](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/27511/?bedrooms=all) | $2,903 | - | $1,595 | 6 | 10 | | [Cary 27519](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/27519/?bedrooms=all) | $2,418 | - | $1,945 | 8 | 19 | | [Silver Creek](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/27513/?bedrooms=all) | $2,033 | - | $1,464 | 10 | 52 | | [Highlands](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/trends/27518/?bedrooms=all) | $1,839 | - | $1,703 | 1 | 5 | ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cary, NC? As of November 2026, the average rent in Cary, NC is $2,210 per month across 25 apartment communities and 87 available units. Rents have decreased $27 (1.2%) over the past month. The most affordable option is [The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/the-gregory-north-south-apartment-homes-cary-nc/) starting at $1,464/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,210/mo. Prices range from $1,464 to $4,500 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 27 units are currently listed. ## Cary, NC Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October 2026 | $2,726 | - | 17 | | November 2026 | $2,550 | -$176 | 19 | The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page. ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in Cary, NC 3 Bed $2,210 from $1,464 · 87 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in Cary, NC | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/the-gregory-north-south-apartment-homes-cary-nc/) | $1,464/mo | $1,563/mo | 13 | 3.2 | | [Harrison Grande](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/harrison-grande-cary-nc/) | $1,584/mo | $1,661/mo | 13 | 3.8 | | [Ashton Woods Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/ashton-woods-apartments-cary-nc/) | $1,595/mo | $1,595/mo | 1 | 3.8 | | [AXIS Crossroads](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/axis-crossroads-cary-nc/) | $1,703/mo | $1,839/mo | 5 | 3.7 | | [Town Station](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/town-station-cary-nc/) | $1,733/mo | $1,763/mo | 7 | 4.2 | | [Bell Preston Reserve Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/bell-preston-reserve-apartments-cary-nc/) | $1,769/mo | $2,048/mo | 6 | 4.6 | | [Crestline Cary](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/crestline-cary-cary-nc/) | $1,780/mo | $1,841/mo | 4 | 4.7 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Cary, NC ### What is the average 3-bedroom rent in Cary, NC? The average listed 3-bedroom apartment rent in Cary, NC is $2,210 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 87 priced apartments in 25 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in Cary, NC? The 3-bedroom apartment listings we track in Cary, NC range from $1,464 to $4,500 per month, as of November 10, 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 Cary, NC? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for 3-bedroom apartment listings in Cary, NC. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. The chart uses recorded prices for 3-bedroom apartments with a known unit identity. It averages those prices within each building before comparing buildings. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Cary, NC? 3-bedroom apartments average $2,210 per month across 87 priced listings in Cary, NC. Listed rents range from $1,464 to $4,500 per month, as of November 10, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Cary, NC? The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,464 per month. We track 13 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 10, 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 Cary, NC? The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 27 units, or 31.0% of the priced apartments we track in Cary, NC. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in Cary, NC? We track 87 priced units at 25 apartment buildings, as of November 10, 2026. These are 3-bedroom apartments. 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 Cary, NC? We have recorded rent data on 22 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for 3-bedroom apartment listings in Cary, NC. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Cary, 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. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. 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 Cary, 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 November 10, 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 Cary, 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 $88,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,210/mo. Comfortable income $106,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,464/mo), you need to earn at least **$59,000/year**. Median household income in Cary, NC is **$129,399** , about 22% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore Cary, NC Apartments Browse all 25 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/apartments/) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## Cost of living in Cary, NC Overall prices in Cary, 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 Cary, NC's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $2,210 | | Utilities | $447 | | Groceries | $523 | | Transportation | $1,066 | | Healthcare | $520 | | Other goods and services | $832 | | Estimated total | $5,598/mo | Population 176,686 Median household income $129,399 Census median rent $1,621/mo Census rent burden 24.8% Median age 39.8 Mean commute 23 min [North Carolina Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/north-carolina/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all North Carolina cities [Explore Cary, NC on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=cary-nc): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Cary, NC rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for Cary, NC Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Cary&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-10-17 | 2,616 | | 2026-10-18 | 2,538 | | 2026-10-20 | 2,418 | | 2026-10-22 | 2,661 | | 2026-10-23 | 2,579 | | 2026-10-24 | 2,818 | | 2026-10-25 | 2,787 | | 2026-10-26 | 2,690 | | 2026-10-27 | 2,890 | | 2026-10-28 | 2,734 | | 2026-10-29 | 2,809 | | 2026-10-30 | 3,011 | | 2026-10-31 | 2,887 | | 2026-11-01 | 2,924 | | 2026-11-02 | 2,439 | | 2026-11-03 | 2,530 | | 2026-11-04 | 2,508 | | 2026-11-06 | 2,554 | | 2026-11-07 | 2,222 | | 2026-11-08 | 2,456 | | 2026-11-09 | 2,732 | | 2026-11-10 | 2,585 |