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Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2025

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$3,497$560137

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 $908. Aven in the South Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$908
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$930
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$980
Arbor Creek11HD1BR,1BA$990
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesThe Live Oak1BR,1BA$1,002
Merriwood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,032
Arbors at Cary1Bed1Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $1.18 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,796. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the Lennox Model at ABODE at Arringdon starting at $2,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the South Durham 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$1.18
ABODE at ArringdonLennox3BR,3.5BA$1.26
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.36
Remington PlaceDartmouth I2BR,2BA$1.26
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Charlotte Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Ashborough ApartmentsThe Cassat B2.12BR,2BA$1.29
Madison Hunters GlenThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.34
The Urban Terrace Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Pine with W/D Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.33
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cary

What type of rentals are currently available in Cary?

There are currently 275 Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC with pricing that ranges from $625 to $9,433. There are also 214 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cary ranging from $560 to $7,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cary?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cary ranges from $560 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,289.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cary?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cary range from $1,474 to $9,433, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,649 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,997.

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