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Marquis at Silverton
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$1,231 - $4,246
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Marquis at Silverton

300 Woodway Bluff CirCary, NC 27513
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Tryon Place
$1,253 - $2,034
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Tryon Place

4101 Skye LnCary, NC 27518
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Park at Crossroads
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$1,255 - $2,331
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Park at Crossroads

6000 Scarlet Sky LnCary, NC 27518
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Alta Wren
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$1,397 - $6,584
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Alta Wren

3000 Orchid StCary, NC 27519
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/31/2026

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$2,009$6201880

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 $951. Aurella Cary in the Lakeside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$951
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$970
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$977
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,002
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesThe Live Oak1BR,1BA$1,009
MAA Trinity11A1BR,1BA$1,043
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,048
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce II Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,053
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1,056
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,061

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $1.22 price per square foot 42THZ Model at Boundary Village in the in the Scottish Hills neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh starting at $995 with a $0.71 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.
Boundary Village42THZ4BR,2BA$1.22
Redpoint Raleigh3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome3BR,3BA$0.71
The Station Raleigh3x3 - Hillsborough A3BR,3BA$0.94
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Currituck2BR,2BA$1.21
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Charlotte Townhouse EIK2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Kildaire Reserve ApartmentsB2 - The Laurel2BR,2BA$1.29
MAA ProvidenceThe Cedar2BR,2BA$1.29
Treybrooke at the ParkAshton (C)2BR,2BA$1.13
MAA Brierdale11B1BR,1BA$1.30
MAA Trinity11A1BR,1BA$1.30

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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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 $1,061.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cary?

The cheapest apartment in Cary is Bentley Ridge which is listed at $951, while the average apartment in Cary costs $2,009.

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 108 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 $544 which is $1,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cary.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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