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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 01/15/2026

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$1,903$6252310

Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes in the Beechtree neighborhood priced from $829. Arbor Creek in the Lakeside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$829
Arbor Creek11AR1BR,1BA$885
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$930
ARIUM Cary ParkA11BR,1BA$935
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$962
High House at Cary ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$964
Madison Hunters GlenThe Oak1BR,1BA$967
Amberton at StonewaterSunstone1BR,1BA$968
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$972

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Homes Model at Ashley Park Apartments starting at $1,597 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Brier Creek Country Club 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.
Redpoint Raleigh3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome3BR,3BA$0.70
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.27
Remington PlaceDartmouth I2BR,2BA$1.05
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Dogwood Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.26
Campus West at Tryon3X33BR,3BA$0.78
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.24
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1.22
Bexley ParkFairview1BR,1BA$1.22
Amberton at StonewaterSunstone1BR,1BA$1.21
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1.25

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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.

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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 $972.

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 $829, while the average apartment in Cary costs $1,903.

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 163 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 $543 which is $1,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cary.

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