Rent in Cary, NC
Across Cary's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,743 a month, with figures from $1,504–$2,140. The highest typical rent is in 27519 ($1,987) and the lowest in 27511 ($1,557). Owner-occupied homes in Wake County pay about 0.71% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,196–$1,880 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,600 | $1,355–$1,960 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,743 | $1,504–$2,140 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $2,127 | $1,753–$2,660 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $2,910 | $2,562–$3,550 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Cary ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cary, NC?
- About $1,743 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,504–$2,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Cary, NC?
- About $1,600 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,355–$1,960. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Cary, NC?
- About $2,127 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,753–$2,660. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Cary, NC?
- About $1,530 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,196–$1,880. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Cary, NC?
- About $2,910 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,562–$3,550. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Cary ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 27519 has the highest typical rent at $1,987 a month, and 27511 the lowest at $1,557.
- What is the property tax rate in Cary, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wake County pay a typical 0.71% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Cary rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).