Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC from $700 (247 Rentals)

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Cary Pines Apartments
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$873 - $2,807
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Cary Pines Apartments

1331 Wicklow CtCary, NC 27511
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Tryon Place
$1,256 - $2,144
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Tryon Place

4101 Skye LnCary, NC 27518
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Marquis at Silverton
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$1,286 - $4,368
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Marquis at Silverton

300 Woodway Bluff CirCary, NC 27513
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Park at Crossroads
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$1,286 - $2,402
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Park at Crossroads

6000 Scarlet Sky LnCary, NC 27518
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Town Station Lofts
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$1,313 - $2,505
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Town Station Lofts

1000 Ballena CirCary, NC 27513
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Town Station
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$1,433 - $2,234
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Town Station

2025 Swift Commons LnCary, NC 27513
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cary, 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 Cary Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Cary Morrisville$2,034$5741698
Outlying North Cary Morrisville$2,950$9391314

Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Bentley Ridge in the South Durham neighborhood priced from $956. The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes in the Beechtree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $968. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$956
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$968
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1,032
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1,050
Madison Hunters GlenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,074
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,075
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesThe Live Oak1BR,1BA$1,081
403 WestA11BR,1BA$1,093
Huntington ApartmentsTHE BUNGALOW1BR,1BA$1,109
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,127

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $0.84 price per square foot 7106 Montibillo Pky Model at 7106 Montibillo Pky, Unit Lower Level Apartment in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Commons Model at Redpoint Raleigh starting at $905 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the Roylene Acres 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.
7106 Montibillo Pky, Unit Lower Level Apartment7106 Montibillo Pky2BR,1BA$0.84
Redpoint Raleigh4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Commons4BR,4.5BA$0.39
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Ocracoke3BR,2BA$1.24
The Station Raleigh3x3 - Hillsborough A3BR,3BA$0.94
Williamsburg Manor3 Bed 1.5 Bath W/D Connection3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Dogwood Townhouse EIK2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Crabtree Crossing Apartments and TownhomesThe Magnolia Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Kildaire Reserve ApartmentsB2 - The Laurel2BR,2BA$1.32
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Maple Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1.20

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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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

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,127.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cary?

The cheapest apartment in Cary is The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Cary costs $2,492.

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 126 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 $420 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cary.

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