Cheap Apartments for Rent in Apex, NC from $700 (64 Rentals)

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The Villages at Depot
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$1,302 - $5,142
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The Villages at Depot

30000 Summer Crop LnApex, NC 27502
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Crestview at Apex
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$1,387 - $2,180
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Crestview at Apex

4000 Spotter DrApex, NC 27502
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Avalon Peaks
$1,430 - $1,840
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Avalon Peaks

2000 Kiftsgate LnApex, NC 27539
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The Ballast on Salem
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$1,455 - $2,821
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The Ballast on Salem

1821 Chatham Flats DrApex, NC 27502
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Album Summit Pines
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$1,480 - $3,663
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Album Summit Pines

1000 Sweetbay Haven LnApex, NC 27523
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Camden Lake Pine
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Camden Lake Pine

600 Park Summit BlvdApex, NC 27523
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5600 Preveza Pl

RaleighNC27603

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Cary Pines Apartments
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$1,033 - $2,781
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Cary Pines Apartments

1331 Wicklow CtCary, NC 27511
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Apex, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Apex, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Apex, 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 Apex Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Cary/Apex$1,950$6201253

Cheapest Available Apex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Apex, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cary Pines Apartments in the Scottish Hills neighborhood priced from $1,088. Chandler Ridge in the Woods of Ashbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Apex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce II Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,088
Chandler RidgeTwo Bedroom - Income Guidelines Apply2BR,2BA$1,155
Comet GarnerA1C1BR,1BA$1,170
Linwood Creek ApartmentsEnd Unit2BR,1BA$1,195
The SoHo Luxury ApartmentsQuartz1BR,1BA$1,223
Trellis PointeJasmine Renovated1BR,1BA$1,249
Crowne at Cary ParkAshby1BR,1BA$1,249
The Pointe @ Apex Apartments2x1 Standard- Call For Availability2BR,1BA$1,250
Peterson Station at Sunset LakeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,266
High House at Cary ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Apex, NC

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Apex area is the $1.52 price per square foot Holden Model at ABODE Alderwood in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Apex apartment is the Blue Jay Model at Audubon Parc starting at $2,017 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Scottish Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Apex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ABODE AlderwoodHolden3BR,2.5BA$1.52
Audubon ParcBlue Jay3BR,2BA$1.52
Main Street SquareGarden Style 12503BR,2BA$1.42
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Dogwood Townhouse EIK2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Kildaire Reserve ApartmentsB2 - The Laurel2BR,2BA$1.23
Summit 5012 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Chandler RidgeThree Bedroom - Income Guidelines Apply3BR,2BA$1.45
Village at Broadstone StationA21BR,1BA$1.39
Trellis PointeJasmine1BR,1BA$1.49
Linwood Creek ApartmentsKitchen On Left2BR,1BA$1.56

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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Apex, NC
Population: 53,852

Ranked #727

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Apex Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Apex?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Apex is under $1,273.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Apex?

The cheapest apartment in Apex is Cary Pines Apartments which is listed at $1,088, while the average apartment in Apex costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Apex?

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 22 regular apartments in Apex 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 Apex?

Cheap apartments in Apex have an average cost of $111 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Apex.

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