1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC Under $1,500 (163 Rentals)

Novel Cary

Hawthorne at the Parkway

AXIS Crossroads

Aventon Cary

Hawthorne at Parkside

Cortland Cary
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Weston Lakeside Apartments

Meridian at Harrison Pointe

The Reserve at Cary Park

Arbors at Cary

Parkside Place Apartments

Bell Preston Reserve

Marquis at Silverton

MAA 900 Waterford

The Allison at Fenton

The Aster
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Amberwood at Lochmere

Apartments at The Arboretum

Williamsburg Manor

Oxford Square

Windsor At Tryon Village

The Lodge at Crossroads
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Urban Place

Kildaire Reserve Apartments

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Audubon Parc

Park at Crossroads

Cary Pines Apartments

Bexley Panther Creek

Bexley at Triangle Park

Bexley at Carpenter Village

High House at Cary Apartments

The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes

1204 Belhaven Rd

Room in House on N Harrison Ave
Cary, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cary?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cary Studio Apartments | $1,536 | $1,156 | $3,505 |
Cary 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $610 | $7,024 |
Cary 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $1,088 | $8,472 |
Cary 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $1,270 | $8,780 |
Cary 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $929 | $3,350 |
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Getting Around Cary, NC
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cary Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Cary with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cary is at The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes listed at $912.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cary Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cary is $1,714.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cary Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cary is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,565 at Apartments at The Arboretum.
What is the average size for Cary 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cary is currently 669 sq ft.
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