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Cary Pines Apartments
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$1,100 - $2,814
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Cary Pines Apartments

1331 Wicklow CtCary, NC 27511
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Marquis at Silverton
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$1,246 - $4,039
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Marquis at Silverton

300 Woodway Bluff CirCary, NC 27513
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Tryon Place
$1,253 - $2,241
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Tryon Place

4101 Skye LnCary, NC 27518
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Park at Crossroads
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$1,266 - $2,334
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Park at Crossroads

6000 Scarlet Sky LnCary, NC 27518
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Sinclair Cary
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$1,356 - $8,370
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Sinclair Cary

200 Henry Hill StCary, NC 27519
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Audubon Parc
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$1,402 - $2,017
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Audubon Parc

1100 Audubon Parc DrCary, NC 27518
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105 E Circle Dr, Unit A

105 E Circle Dr
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117 E Circle Dr, Unit A

117 E Circle Dr
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cary, NC area range in price from $583 to $6,167 with an overall median price of $1,686. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cary Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Cary Morrisville$1,644$5831878
Outlying North Cary Morrisville$1,740$6951444

Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments in the Lakeside neighborhood priced from $920. THE ELLERY OF CARY in the Beechtree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $991. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$920
THE ELLERY OF CARYThe Willow2BR,2BA$991
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$1,017
Arbor Creek11BP1BR,1BA$1,040
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,075
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesThe Live Oak1BR,1BA$1,078
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1,095
Huntington ApartmentsTHE GAZEBO1BR,1BA$1,099
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce II Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $1.14 price per square foot 141 Jones Franklin Rd Model at 141 Jones Franklin Rd, Unit 141 Jones Franklin Rd Unit D in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the 1440 Collegiate Cir Model at 1440 Collegiate Cir, Unit 104 starting at $625 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cary apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
141 Jones Franklin Rd, Unit 141 Jones Franklin Rd Unit D141 Jones Franklin Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.14
1440 Collegiate Cir, Unit 1041440 Collegiate Cir4BR,4BA$0.46
Ashley Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Homes1BR,1BA$1.13
buck2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
MAA Arringdon22A2BR,2BA$1.24
Campus West at Tryon3X33BR,3BA$0.67
Featherstone VillageTwo Bedroom (sunroom optional)2BR,2BA$1.21
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Maple Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Harrison GrandeA1C Coventry1BR,1BA$1.27

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Cary Overview

Cary, North Carolina, is a great municipality located in Wake County, in the United States of America. It began as a small settlement in around 1750s. The region has developed due to the huge investments by the government and other investors. Currently, there are many world-class rental apartments in the region. These apartments are neat, well maintained, and managed by a team of experts, who ensures that all the clients get satisfied during their stay.

Why live in Cary, NC?

Thousands of reasons can make you choose to live in Cary, NC. Apartments in Cary are affordable and first-class. Therefore, these Cary apartments will give you the value for your hard earned money. Additionally, the government and the owners of Cary apartments have put extra effort in enhancing security. It is among the safest Municipalities in the United States of America. The weather is conducive and perfect to raise your family. Furthermore, there are modern social amenities in the area including hospitals and schools. The schools are highly competitive. The region has some of the best universities in the world including Duke University. Therefore, it is an attractive place to live with your family.

Cary, NC
Population: 168,160

Ranked #156

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cary, NC

Ranked #4

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cary Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cary?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cary is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cary?

The cheapest apartment in Cary is The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Cary costs $1,686.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cary?

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 139 regular apartments in Cary 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 Cary?

Cheap apartments in Cary have an average cost of $684 which is $1,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cary.

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