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Average Rent in Cary, NC & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Cary, NC?

The average listed apartment rent in Cary, NC is $1,928 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 967 priced apartments in 31 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 31 apartment communities in Cary, NC. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Highlands Kings Mill Silver Creek
Cary 27519
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Cary, NC.

Market Average

$1,928/mo

Lowest Available

$919/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

31

tracked daily

Units Listed

967

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 $2,521 ▼  $8 $1,079 8 330
Cary 27519 $1,759 ▼  $56 $1,060 8 213
Highlands $1,553 ▲  $1 $1,253 1 36
Silver Creek $1,549 ▲  $68 $919 14 407

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cary, NC?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Cary, NC is $1,928 per month across 31 apartment communities and 967 available units.

The most affordable option is Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes starting at $919/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,470/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,762/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,077/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,210/mo.

Prices range from $919 to $4,615 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 163 units are currently listed.

Cary, NC Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
March 2026 $1,763 - 6
April 2026 $1,619 -$144 19
May 2026 $1,761 +$142 24
June 2026 $1,800 +$39 28
July 2026 $1,787 -$13 30
August 2026 $1,781 -$6 30
September 2026 $1,767 -$14 31
October 2026 $1,775 +$8 29
November 2026 $1,757 -$18 29

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.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Cary, NC

Studio
$1,470
from $1,245 · 16 units
1 Bed
$1,762
from $919 · 461 units
2 Bed
$2,077
from $1,050 · 403 units
3 Bed
$2,210
from $1,464 · 87 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Cary, NC

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes $919/mo $1,112/mo 34 3.5
The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes $979/mo $1,265/mo 92 3.2
Harrison Grande $1,050/mo $1,426/mo 37 3.8
MAA 900 Waterford $1,063/mo $1,197/mo 22 4
Cary Pines Apartments & Townhomes $1,079/mo $1,247/mo 6 3.9
Chancery Village Apartments and Townhomes $1,080/mo $1,521/mo 22 4.4
Ashton Woods Apartments $1,150/mo $1,373/mo 2 3.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Cary, NC

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What is the average rent in Cary, NC?
The average listed apartment rent in Cary, NC is $1,928 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 967 priced apartments in 31 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Cary, NC?
The apartment listings we track in Cary, NC range from $919 to $4,615 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 apartment listings in Cary, 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 studio apartment in Cary, NC?
Studio apartments average $1,470 per month across 16 priced listings in Cary, NC. Listed rents range from $1,245 to $1,775 per month, as of November 10, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cary, NC?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,762 per month across 461 priced listings in Cary, NC. Listed rents range from $919 to $2,800 per month, as of November 10, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cary, NC?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,077 per month across 403 priced listings in Cary, NC. Listed rents range from $1,050 to $4,615 per month, as of November 10, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

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.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Cary, NC?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,762 per month across 461 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,077 across 403 listings, $315 (17.9%) 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 Cary, NC?
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $919 per month. We track 34 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 $1,200 to $1,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 163 units, or 16.9% 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 967 priced units at 31 apartment buildings, as of November 10, 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 Cary, NC?
We have recorded rent data on 212 days from March 2026 through November 2026 for 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

$77,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,928/mo.

Comfortable income

$93,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($919/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.

Median household income in Cary, NC is $129,399 , about 40% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,928
Utilities $447
Groceries $523
Transportation $1,066
Healthcare $520
Other goods and services $832
Estimated total $5,316/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

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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