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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 11/14/2025

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$1,938$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 $925. Triangle Park Apartments in the South Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. 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$925
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$930
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$970
Marquis on Cary Parkway1A1BR,1BA$973
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesRed Oak1BR,1BA$979
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$984
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$995
403 WestA11BR,1BA$1,006
Hyde ParkThe Greenwich1BR,1BA$1,009

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $1.12 price per square foot Tanasee Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,617. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the Two Bedroom Apartment Homes Model at Ashley Park Apartments starting at $1,589 with a $1.09 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.
Houndswood VillageTanasee3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Ashley Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment Homes2BR,2BA$1.09
Redpoint Raleigh3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome3BR,3BA$0.68
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Currituck2BR,2BA$1.27
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Charlotte Townhouse EIK2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Ashborough ApartmentsThe Cassat B2.12BR,2BA$1.20
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated W/D Connection2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.24
AvenBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Remington PlaceFairfield I1BR,1BA$1.26

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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.

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
Pet Friendly

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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 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 $1,009.

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 $894, while the average apartment in Cary costs $1,938.

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 153 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 $634 which is $1,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cary.

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