What is the average apartment size in Apex?

The average size for a Apex, NC apartment is 1,046 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Apex?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Apex is $1,638 per month, a 1.56% decrease from last years average of $1,664.

What is the average apartment size in Apex?

The typical apartment in Apex offers about 1,046 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Apex, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Apex?

The typical rent budget in Apex ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Apex?

In Apex, 25% of households rent while 75% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Apex is $1,638, a 1.56% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,664.

One-bedroom apartments provide 804 square feet for $1,405, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,702 offer 1,133 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,459 sq ft) for $2,102, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Apex, NC

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,638	1,046 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,405	804 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,702	1,133 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,102	1,459 sq. ft.

Apex, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Apex, NC have decreased by 1.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,664 to $1,638.

What's the typical rent budget in Apex, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Apex, NC (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Apex, NC?

5,886 or 25% of the households in Apex, NC are renter-occupied while 17,987 or 75% are owner-occupied.

How Apex Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Apex	$1,638
Charlotte	$1,659
Raleigh	$1,560
Fayetteville	$1,284
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Durham	$1,527
Greensboro	$1,329
Hickory	$1,452
Concord	$1,533
Asheville	$1,660
Wilmington	$1,635
Cary	$1,611
Clayton	$1,579
Wake Forest	$1,606
Chapel Hill, NC	$1,730
Morrisville, NC	$1,641
Fuquay Varina, NC	$1,635
Garner, NC	$1,422
Knightdale, NC	$1,559
Sanford, NC	$1,291
Holly Springs, NC	$1,705

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Apex apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.