Studio Apartment Rent in Apex, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Apex, North Carolina as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,026 and +42% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Apex
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Apex
Compare Apex's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Albemarle | $690 |
| 3 | Shelby | $700 |
| 4 | Lumberton | $720 |
| 5 | Lenoir | $730 |
| 6 | Henderson | $760 |
| 7 | Lillington | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $790 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 10 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 11 | Mount Airy | $810 |
| 12 | Raeford | $810 |
| 13 | Graham | $840 |
| 14 | Kinston | $840 |
| 15 | Washington | $840 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,380 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex (this page) | $1,827 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 6 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 7 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 8 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 9 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 11 | Huntersville | $1,540 |
| 12 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 13 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 14 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
| 15 | Arden | $1,500 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Apex.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Apex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary, NC | 7 mi | $1,685 | $-142 (-8%) |
| Holly Springs, NC | 7.4 mi | $1,870 | +$43 (+2%) |
| Morrisville, NC | 10.5 mi | $1,332 | $-495 (-27%) |
| Fuquay Varina, NC | 13.1 mi | $1,580 | $-247 (-14%) |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 16.1 mi | $1,314 | $-513 (-28%) |
| Durham, NC | 17.7 mi | $1,517 | $-310 (-17%) |
| Raleigh, NC | 18.5 mi | $1,250 | $-577 (-32%) |
| Carrboro, NC | 20.1 mi | $1,143 | $-684 (-37%) |
| Pittsboro, NC | 21.7 mi | $1,250 | $-577 (-32%) |
| Angier, NC | 22 mi | $1,290 | $-537 (-29%) |
| Garner, NC | 22 mi | $1,470 | $-357 (-20%) |
| Lillington, NC | 23.3 mi | $770 | $-1,057 (-58%) |
Studio rent in Apex — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Apex?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Apex, North Carolina is $1,827 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,026.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Apex?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,080 ($6,090/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Apex expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Apex's studio median of $1,827 is +42% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Apex rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 117 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Apex ranks #114 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Apex?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cary ($1,685), Morrisville ($1,332), Fuquay Varina ($1,580).