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property at 1420 Collegiate Cir
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1420 Collegiate Cir

RaleighNC27606
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property at 1420 Collegiate Cir
$725

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Base Rent$725

Total Monthly Price$725
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1420 Collegiate Cir, Unit 201

1420 Collegiate Cir
RaleighNC27606

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property at 5131 Lundy Dr
$1,395
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5131 Lundy Dr

RaleighNC27606

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$1,425
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109 Killam Ct

CaryNC27513
property at 105 E Circle Dr
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
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105 E Circle Dr, Unit A

105 E Circle Dr
CaryNC27511
property at 117 E Circle Dr
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
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117 E Circle Dr, Unit A

117 E Circle Dr
CaryNC27511

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cary, NC area range in price from $599 to $6,167 with an overall median price of $1,677. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cary Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Cary Morrisville$1,634$5991912
Outlying North Cary Morrisville$1,732$6951472

Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments in the Lakeside neighborhood priced from $915. Arbor Creek 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
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$915
Arbor Creek11A1BR,1BA$970
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesB32BR,2BA$989
MAA Brier FallsEdinburgh1BR,1BA$1,023
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$1,027
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesThe Live Oak1BR,1BA$1,049
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$1,050
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,075
THE ELLERY OF CARYThe Willow2BR,2BA$1,086

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $1.23 price per square foot C4 - The Laurel Model at Weston Reserve Apartments in the in the Huntington Woods neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the 141 Jones Franklin Rd Model at 141 Jones Franklin Rd, Unit 141 Jones Franklin Rd Unit D starting at $1,650 with a $1.14 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.
Weston Reserve ApartmentsC4 - The Laurel3BR,2BA$1.23
141 Jones Franklin Rd, Unit 141 Jones Franklin Rd Unit D141 Jones Franklin Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.14
1440 Collegiate Cir, Unit 1041440 Collegiate Cir4BR,4BA$0.46
Ashley Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Homes1BR,1BA$1.15
MAA ProvidenceThe Cedar2BR,2BA$1.21
5317way2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Campus West at Tryon3X33BR,3BA$0.67
Featherstone VillageTwo Bedroom (sunroom optional)2BR,2BA$1.21
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Maple Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.27

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cary

What type of rentals are currently available in Cary?

There are currently 301 Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC with pricing that ranges from $625 to $6,167. There are also 251 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cary ranging from $500 to $4,900.

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 $500 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,989.

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 $699 to $6,167, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $625.

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