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ZIP 27502

Part of Apex, NC
Pop. 48,530·Wake County·15th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,126/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$161
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ZIP 27502 · $2,126
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$1,950
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,690
4 BR+
$3,590
Research median
$2,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,512/yr
At $2,126/mo median
Location
CityApex
StateNC
CountyWake County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27502 (Apex, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,530
Median income
$143,922
Median age
37.8
Renters
18.4%
Age distribution
28.2%
17.5%
32.4%
Under 1828.2%
18–3417.5%
35–5432.4%
55–6410.9%
65+11%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
67.3%
14.7%
White67.3%
Black7.7%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian14.7%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
20%
68.4%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma9.6%
Some college20%
Bachelor's+68.4%
Housing tenure
81.6%
18.4%
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27502 in Apex, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,671 → $2,126
up 27.2%
Income
$124,809 → $143,922
up 15.3%
Population
45,233 → 48,530
up 7.3%
Renter share
19.7% → 18.4%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
64.6% → 68.4%
+3.8 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 27502 in Apex, NC has shifted from $1,671 to $2,126, up 27.2% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $143,922 today, compared with $124,809 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27502 in Apex, NC adding about 3,297 residents over the five-year window, up 7.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.6% to 68.4% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27502 covers Apex, NC. The median rent here is $2,126/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($143,922/yr), ZIP 27502 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27502?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27502 (Apex, NC) is $2,126. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27502 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27502's median rent of $2,126/mo is $161 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27502 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27502 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #15 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,126/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27502?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,126/mo in ZIP 27502. The local median household income is $143,922/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27502?

Rent in ZIP 27502 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27502 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27502 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,126/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($143,922/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27502 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27502 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.4% of ZIP 27502 households are renters, while 81.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27502 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27502 compare to the rest of Apex?

ZIP 27502 is pricier than Apex as a whole. At $2,126/mo, it's $109 above the Apex citywide median of $2,017/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27502 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27502 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,126/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 27502's median household income ($143,922/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27502 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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