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Average Rent in Cary NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 24 apartment communities in Cary NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,386/mo
▲ +2.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,099/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
24
tracked daily
Units Listed
273
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 | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mill | $2,576 | $993 | 5 | 348 |
| Cary 27519 | $1,772 | $1,014 | 7 | 78 |
| Highlands | $1,693 | $1,307 | 1 | 40 |
| Silver Creek | $1,654 | $950 | 10 | 180 |
| Cary 27560 | $1,609 | $1,189 | 2 | 63 |
| Newsom Creek Overlook | $1,403 | $1,358 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cary NC?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Cary NC is $2,386 per month across 24 apartment communities and 273 available units. Rents have increased $50 (2.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes starting at $1,099/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,386/mo.
Prices range from $1,099 to $4,680 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 56 units are currently listed.
Cary NC Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Cary NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Cary NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes | $1,099/mo | $1,247/mo | 6 | 3.2 |
| Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes | $1,185/mo | $1,342/mo | 13 | 3.5 |
| Cary Pines Apartments & Townhomes | $1,257/mo | $1,399/mo | 15 | 3.9 |
| Brook Hill Townhouses | $1,358/mo | $1,391/mo | 3 | 4 |
| Hyde Park | $1,380/mo | $1,380/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Marquis at Silverton | $1,397/mo | $1,497/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
| The Waterford Apartments | $1,407/mo | $1,793/mo | 17 | 3.7 |
Google Search Trends for Cary NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$95,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,386/mo.
Comfortable income
$115,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,099/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Cary NC is $129,399 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $2,386 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,774/mo |
Population
176,686
Median household income
$129,399
Census median rent
$1,621/mo
Rent as % of income
24.8%
Median age
39.8
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Explore Cary NC Apartments
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