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Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

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$2,053$45030249

Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1038 Diamond Dove Ln in the Bradley Terrace neighborhood priced from $625. 2110 Raj Dr in the South Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1038 Diamond Dove Ln1038 Diamond Dove Ln1BR,1BA$625
2110 Raj Dr2110 Raj Dr1BR,1BA$665
1511 Haywards Heath Ln1511 Haywards Heath Ln1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $0.24 price per square foot 2119 Abby Knoll Dr Model at 2119 Abby Knoll Dr in the in the Bradley Terrace neighborhood starting from $920. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the 2119 Abby Knoll Dr Model at 2119 Abby Knoll Dr starting at $920 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Bradley Terrace 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.
2119 Abby Knoll Dr2119 Abby Knoll Dr1BR,1BA$0.24
2119 Abby Knoll Dr2119 Abby Knoll Dr1BR,1BA$0.24
1612 Legendary Ln1612 Legendary Ln1BR,1BA$0.42
1511 Haywards Heath Ln1511 Haywards Heath Ln1BR,1BA$0.27
8627 Macedonia Lake Dr8627 Macedonia Lake Dr1BR,1BA$0.39
1513 Kilarney Dr1513 Kilarney Dr1BR,1BA$0.38
2207 Tulip Bloom Ln2207 Tulip Bloom Ln1BR,1BA$0.37
1038 Diamond Dove Ln1038 Diamond Dove Ln1BR,1BA$0.28
908 Brookgreen Dr908 Brookgreen Dr1BR,1BA$0.30
483 Clark Creek Ln483 Clark Creek Ln1BR,1BA$0.35
483 Clark Creek Ln483 Clark Creek Ln1BR,1BA$0.35
2261 Chattering Lory Ln2261 Chattering Lory Ln1BR,1BA$0.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cary

What type of rentals are currently available in Cary?

There are currently 302 Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,976. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cary ranging from $550 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 $550 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,197.

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 $1,272 to $7,976, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,990 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,895.

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