What's the average rent in Cary, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Cary, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Cary, NC is $2,200 per month, which is 12% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,200

-2.2%-$50 decrease month-over-month

-4.1%-$95 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

390

APARTMENTS

$1,415

HOUSES

$2,550

TOWNHOUSES

$2,195

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Cary, NC at $1,415 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,550 per month. Townhomes average $2,195 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,341
2 Bedrooms	$1,728
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,595
All	$2,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Cary, NC is $1,341 per month, followed by $1,728 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,595 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$650
2 Bedrooms	$1,750
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,250
All	$2,195

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Cary, NC is $650 per month, followed by $1,750 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,250 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,885
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,756

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cary, NC is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,885 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$850
2 Bedrooms	$1,795
3 Bedrooms	$2,303
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,550

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Cary, NC is $850 per month, followed by $1,795 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,303 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom house.