Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Cary/Apex Neighborhood of Apex, NC from $500 (54 Rentals)

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property at 1220 University Ct

$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1220 University Ct, Unit 102

1220 University Ct
RaleighNC27606

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property at 1911 Wolftech Ln

$625

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$625
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$625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104

1911 Wolftech Ln
RaleighNC27603

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property at 4279 The Oaks Dr

$690

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$690
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$690

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4279 The Oaks Dr

RaleighNC27606
property at 1411 Collegiate Cir

$695

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$695
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$695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1411 Collegiate Cir

RaleighNC27606
property at 1420 Collegiate Cir

$700

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$700
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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1420 Collegiate Cir

RaleighNC27606

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property at 1615 Stroll Cir

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1615 Stroll Cir

Fuquay VarinaNC27526
property at 145 S Main St

$1,400 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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145 S Main St

Fuquay VarinaNC27526

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South Cary/Apex, Apex, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Cary/Apex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Cary/Apex area of Apex, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cary Pines Apartments priced from $880. 324 West Jones Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Cary/Apex apartments for rent in Apex, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$880
324 West Jones Street1/11BR,1BA$950
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$1,055
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,060
Peterson Station at Sunset LakeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,121
Linwood Creek ApartmentsEnd Unit2BR,1BA$1,195
201-205 E Ransom St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
Bell Jones FranklinA1A1BR,1BA$1,215
Summit 5011 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial1BR,1BA$1,221

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Cary/Apex, NC

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Cary/Apex area is the $1.23 price per square foot LANTANA Model at Stephens Farm in the in the Avent Glen neighborhood starting from $2,187. The second greatest value South Cary/Apex apartment is the The Madison Model at Ashford Townes starting at $2,049 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Wimberly Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Cary/Apex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stephens FarmLANTANA3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Ashford TownesThe Madison3BR,2.5BA$1.24
University Suites Student Housing3X33BR,3BA$0.58
1440 Collegiate Cir, Unit 1041440 Collegiate Cir4BR,4BA$0.46
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsB4 - Danberry2BR,2.5BA$1.09
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.49
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Dogwood Townhouse EIK2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Kildaire Reserve ApartmentsB2 - The Laurel2BR,2BA$1.32
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.35
201-205 E Ransom St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Cary/Apex

What type of rentals are currently available in South Cary/Apex?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in South Cary/Apex, NC with pricing that ranges from $574 to $5,116. There are also 257 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Cary/Apex ranging from $500 to $4,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Cary/Apex ranges from $500 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,200.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Cary/Apex range from $625 to $3,449, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $690 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $574.

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