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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cary, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cary Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Cary Morrisville$2,100$4702421

Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Bentley Ridge in the South Durham neighborhood priced from $919. Arbor Creek in the Lakeside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$919
Arbor Creek11A1BR,1BA$925
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$970
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Oak Classic1BR,1BA$989
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$992
Merriwood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesThe Live Oak1BR,1BA$1,029
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,035
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,043

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $1.13 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the 5x5 Loft Private Access Model at Paloma Raleigh starting at $959 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Roylene Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cary apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Houndswood VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.13
Paloma Raleigh5x5 Loft Private Access5BR,5BA$0.55
ABODE at ArringdonLennox3BR,3.5BA$1.26
David Park2 Beds, 3.5 baths2BR,3.5BA$1.21
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Ocracoke3BR,2BA$1.26
The Preserve22.5THZP2BR,2.5BA$1.25
The Lex at Brier CreekB12BR,2BA$1.10
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesB1 - Harmony2BR,2BA$1.30
Remington PlaceFairfield I1BR,1BA$1.30
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Oak Classic1BR,1BA$1.30

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Cary Overview

Cary, North Carolina, is a great municipality located in Wake County, in the United States of America. It began as a small settlement in around 1750s. The region has developed due to the huge investments by the government and other investors. Currently, there are many world-class rental apartments in the region. These apartments are neat, well maintained, and managed by a team of experts, who ensures that all the clients get satisfied during their stay.

Why live in Cary, NC?

Thousands of reasons can make you choose to live in Cary, NC. Apartments in Cary are affordable and first-class. Therefore, these Cary apartments will give you the value for your hard earned money. Additionally, the government and the owners of Cary apartments have put extra effort in enhancing security. It is among the safest Municipalities in the United States of America. The weather is conducive and perfect to raise your family. Furthermore, there are modern social amenities in the area including hospitals and schools. The schools are highly competitive. The region has some of the best universities in the world including Duke University. Therefore, it is an attractive place to live with your family.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cary, NC

Ranked #4

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Cary, NC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cary Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cary?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cary is under $1,043.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cary?

The cheapest apartment in Cary is Bentley Ridge which is listed at $919, while the average apartment in Cary costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cary?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 105 regular apartments in Cary that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cary?

Cheap apartments in Cary have an average cost of $315 which is $1,785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cary.

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