Cary, NC rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cary, NC is $2,295.

Average rent

$2,295

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

+$105

Available rentals

433

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $7,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7003
$8003
$9001
$1,0002
$1,1002
$1,2008
$1,30016
$1,40021
$1,50017
$1,60027
$1,70014
$1,80020
$1,90029
$2,00032
$2,10041
$2,20048
$2,30032
$2,40034
$2,50025
$2,60028
$2,70029
$2,80017
$2,90012
$3,0006
$3,10014
$3,20013
$3,3007
$3,4009
$3,5006
$3,6005
$3,7005
$3,8005
$3,9003
$4,0001
$4,1003
$4,2004
$4,3004
$4,4003
$4,5001
$4,7001
$4,8002
$4,9003
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $105 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,100$2,150
Feb$2,100$2,100
Mar$2,150$2,150
Apr$2,170$2,100
May$2,250$2,200
Jun$2,200$2,295
Jul$2,295$2,300
Aug$2,195$2,300
Sep$2,150No data
Oct$2,120No data
Nov$2,100No data
Dec$2,100No data

Market temperature

The Cary, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Cary, NC is 9% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Cary, NC?

The average rent in Cary, NC is $2,295.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cary, NC?

Houses in Cary, NC rent between $750 - $7,500 with an average rent of $2,295.

3. How has the rent in Cary, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Cary, NC increased by $105

4. How much has the rent in Cary, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Cary, NC decreased by $5

5. How many available rentals are there in Cary, NC?

There are currently 433 rentals available in Cary, NC.

6. How do rent prices in Cary, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Cary, NC is $2,295 — 9.29% higher the national average of $2,100.