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Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025

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$2,445$6251800

Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Creek in the Lakeside neighborhood priced from $915. The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes in the Beechtree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $959. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Creek11B1BR,1BA$915
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$959
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$990
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,045
Aventura RTPA11BR,1BA$1,054
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1,058
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesThe Live Oak1BR,1BA$1,070
Preston ViewA11BR,1BA$1,086

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $1.13 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the Unit 5 Model at Grace Park starting at $2,625 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Huntington Woods 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 VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.13
Grace ParkUnit 53BR,3BA$1.33
ABODE at Ream's PointeWrenn3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Waterstone at Brier Creek ApartmentsBroad | Renovated3BR,2BA$1.26
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.28
Weston Reserve ApartmentsB2/B3 - The Holly2BR,2BA$1.32
The Preserve21.5THZP2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Harrison GrandeB2A Fountainbleu2BR,2BA$1.29
MAA PreserveThe Cromwell II1BR,1BA$1.29
103 Thornewood Dr, Unit Basement Apartment103 Thornewood Dr1BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cary

What type of rentals are currently available in Cary?

There are currently 273 Apartments for Rent in Cary, NC with pricing that ranges from $625 to $7,689. There are also 318 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cary ranging from $550 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 $550 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,156.

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 $7,689, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $929.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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