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Apex, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Apex, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/16/2026

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$2,578$5951239

Cheapest Available Apex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Apex, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at High House at Cary Apartments in the Scottish Hills neighborhood priced from $1,130. 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
High House at Cary ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,130
Chandler RidgeTwo Bedroom - Income Guidelines Apply2BR,2BA$1,155
Town Station LoftsA1 (Studio Apt)1BR,1BA$1,161
Lake Cameron1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,165
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Biltmore Garden1BR,1BA$1,173

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Apex, NC

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Apex area is the $1.14 price per square foot Waterlily Model at Hudson at Georgia's Landing in the in the Woods of Ashbury neighborhood starting from $2,605. The second greatest value Apex apartment is the Monroe Model at ABODE Alderwood starting at $2,799 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Creekside 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.
Hudson at Georgia's LandingWaterlily3BR,3BA$1.14
ABODE AlderwoodMonroe3BR,2.5BA$1.46
ABODE at Ream's PointeArcher3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Audubon ParcBlue Jay3BR,2BA$1.39
Summit 5012 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Chandler RidgeThree Bedroom - Income Guidelines Apply3BR,2BA$1.45
Avalon PeaksColumbine1BR,1BA$1.45
Village at Broadstone StationA21BR,1BA$1.36
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Biltmore Garden1BR,1BA$1.47
Kildaire Reserve ApartmentsA1 - The Daisy1BR,1BA$1.51

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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 78 Apartments for Rent in Apex, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,057 to $3,663. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Apex ranging from $525 to $4,800.

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 $525 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,458.

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 $1,450 to $3,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,028.

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