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Apex, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Apex, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

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$2,000$574890
Cary Crossroads Apex$2,014$625868

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 $880. Peterson Station at Sunset Lake in the Avent Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,121. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Apex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$880
Peterson Station at Sunset LakeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,121
Linwood Creek ApartmentsEnd Unit2BR,1BA$1,195
Summit 5011 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial1BR,1BA$1,221
Trellis PointeJasmine1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Apex, NC

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Apex area is the $1.41 price per square foot Wrenn Model at ABODE at Ream's Pointe in the in the Bradley Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value Apex apartment is the Hollyhock Model at Hudson at Georgia's Landing starting at $2,535 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Woods of Ashbury 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 at Ream's PointeWrenn3BR,2.5BA$1.41
Hudson at Georgia's LandingHollyhock3BR,2.5BA$1.46
Crestview at ApexDesign 3A3BR,2BA$1.42
MAA Beaver Creek32A3BR,2BA$1.45
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Dogwood Townhouse EIK2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Kildaire Reserve ApartmentsB2 - The Laurel2BR,2BA$1.32
Comet GarnerB2F2BR,2BA$1.36
Main Street SquareGarden Style 10232BR,2BA$1.47
Reserve at Cary ParkA11BR,1BA$1.45
Maple Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.43

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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 Apex

What type of rentals are currently available in Apex?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Apex, NC with pricing that ranges from $880 to $5,116. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Apex ranging from $595 to $5,850.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Apex ranges from $595 to $5,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,161.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Apex range from $1,374 to $4,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,028.

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