Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC from $600 (47 Rentals)

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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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Sinclair Cary
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$1,486 - $6,915
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Sinclair Cary

200 Henry Hill StCary, NC 27519
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Alta Ivy
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$1,554 - $2,674
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Alta Ivy

2000 Olivewood StCary, NC 27519
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Solis Alston
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Solis Alston

5110 Alston Glen DrCary, NC 27519
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Urban Place
Built in 20221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Place

400 E Chatham StCary, NC 27511
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The Allison at Fenton
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Allison at Fenton

10 Fenton Main StCary, NC 27511

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Alexander Crossing
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$1,284 - $2,029
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Alexander Crossing

3500 Louis Stephens DrDurham, NC 27713
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The Dakota
$1,333 - $2,373
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The Dakota

1201 Pine Haven DrRaleigh, NC 27607
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Candour House
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$1,389 - $2,679
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Candour House

1050 Slater RdDurham, NC 27703
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The Slater
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$1,419 - $3,949
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The Slater

1000 Slater Crossing CirMorrisville, NC 27560
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Milo
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$1,425 - $2,670
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Milo

821 Hanbury WyRaleigh, NC 27607
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Album Summit Pines
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$1,480 - $3,663
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Album Summit Pines

1000 Sweetbay Haven LnApex, NC 27523
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Broadstone Trailside
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$1,542 - $3,130
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Broadstone Trailside

5860 McCrimmon PkyMorrisville, NC 27560
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Overture Cary
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$1,549 - $9,864
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Overture Cary

1055 Hatches Pond LnMorrisville, NC 27560
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Clairmont at Trinity
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont at Trinity

1601 Medlin Creek LoopRaleigh, NC 27607
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Ashby at Twin Lakes
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashby at Twin Lakes

905 Lakeford DrMorrisville, NC 27560
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Meridian at Ten Ten
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian at Ten Ten

1000 Brynmar Oaks DrApex, NC 27539
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Vintage Raleigh West
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Raleigh West

951 Corporate Center DrRaleigh, NC 27607

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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, NC
Population: 168,160

Ranked #156

in US Census Population by City

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Cary, NC

Ranked #4

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

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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 $1,061.

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

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

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Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh

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Student apartments are not always easy to find in every location, but that’s not the case in the university-rich city of Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.