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Average Rent in Cary 27519 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Cary 27519, Cary NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,231/mo
▼ 7.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,725/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
15
available now
Cary 27519 vs Cary NC Average
Cary 27519 is more expensive the Cary NC average by $117/mo (6%). The citywide average is $2,114/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cary 27519?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Cary 27519 is $2,231 per month across 6 apartment communities and 15 available units. Rents have decreased $148 (7.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is High House at Cary Apartments starting at $1,725/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,231/mo.
Prices range from $1,725 to $2,674 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Cary 27519 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Cary 27519
Rent Prices by Apartment in Cary 27519
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High House at Cary Apartments | $1,725/mo | $1,725/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| The Reserve at Cary Park Apartments | $1,795/mo | $1,795/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Hawthorne at Parkside | $2,127/mo | $2,151/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| Alta Ivy | $2,159/mo | $2,404/mo | 3 | 4.9 |
| Cortland Cary | $2,183/mo | $2,330/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| Alta Wren | $2,329/mo | $2,379/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Cary 27519 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Cary 27519
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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
$89,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,231/mo.
Comfortable income
$107,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,725/mo), you need to earn at least $69,000/year.
Median household income in Cary 27519 is $129,399 , about 21% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Cary 27519
Overall prices in Cary 27519 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 27519's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,231 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,619/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 27519 Apartments
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