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Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2025

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$2,800$4702105

Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes in the Beechtree neighborhood priced from $908. Arbor Creek in the Lakeside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$908
Arbor Creek11A1BR,1BA$925
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$944
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$947
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$955
403 WestA11BR,1BA$1,012
Bexley at Triangle ParkAtlantic1BR,1BA$1,024
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
Amberwood at LochmereRedbud1BR,1BA$1,059
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1,067

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $1.12 price per square foot Fraser Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,652. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the 5x5 Loft Private Access Model at Paloma Raleigh starting at $959 with a $0.55 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.
Houndswood VillageFraser3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Paloma Raleigh5x5 Loft Private Access5BR,5BA$0.55
Davis Park2 bed2BR,3.5BA$1.21
AXIS CrossroadsB2R2BR,2BA$1.22
The Station Raleigh3x3 - Hillsborough A3BR,3BA$0.94
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.29
MAA Brierdale22A2BR,2BA$1.27
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated WD2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Treybrooke at the ParkAshton (C)2BR,2BA$1.27
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cary

What type of rentals are currently available in Cary?

There are currently 266 Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC with pricing that ranges from $550 to $9,297. There are also 279 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cary ranging from $600 to $7,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cary?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cary ranges from $600 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,316.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cary?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cary range from $1,270 to $9,297, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $685.

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