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Rents in Apex are $288 above the Wake County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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Serves Apex · office in Cary
2401 Weston Pkwy Ste 103, Cary, NC 27513
Real Property Management Wake County is a Cary office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville and Garner with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance, inspections and asset management.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive staff, quick replies, a smooth application process and thorough home inspections.
Serves Apex · office in Chapel Hill
891 Willow Dr Ste 8, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Park Real Estate Management is a Chapel Hill company managing single-family homes, townhouses, condos and student housing in Chapel Hill, Durham, Pittsboro, Apex and Cary, including long-term and furnished rentals.
In their words: “We offer full-service property management to owners & investors in Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas including Durham, Pittsboro, Apex, Cary and Raleigh”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses and a caring, efficient staff that makes renting a home feel easy.
1617 Center St, Apex, NC 27502
Element Property Management is an Apex company managing single-family homes, apartments, condos and townhomes across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, with marketing, leasing, bookkeeping and maintenance.
In their words: “We work with landlords and property owners with portfolios of all shapes and sizes, across the entire Triangle NC area.”
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly renters, describe professional, caring and approachable managers and smooth tenant placement.
Serves Apex · office in Cary
150 Cornerstone Dr #202, Cary, NC 27519
MasterKey Property Management is a Cary full-service company managing single-family homes and commercial properties in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex and the Triangle, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and accounting.
Review summary: Reviewers often say the team is easy to work with and mention smooth leasing, quick responses and lease renewals.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
4004 Barrett Dr Ste 202, Raleigh, NC 27609
Lacy Management is a Raleigh company leasing and managing single-family homes and townhomes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Morrisville and Apex, with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance and land development.
In their words: “We are a comprehensive property leasing and management firm, focusing on single-family homes and townhomes.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive staff, quick replies and capable maintenance technicians for repairs.
Serves Apex · office in Cary
Serves the Cary area · no public office address, so no map pin
Bev Roberts Rentals and Property Management serves the Cary area, managing single-family homes across the Triangle, including Apex, Durham and Fuquay Varina, with leasing, rental analysis and help for investors.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention help finding a new home, handling of maintenance requests and informative staff.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
4818 Six Forks Rd Ste 104, Raleigh, NC 27609
Oak City Properties Realty & Management is a locally owned Raleigh full-service firm managing single-family homes in Apex, Cary, Clayton, Raleigh and Wake Forest, with maintenance, rental analysis and help acquiring investment property.
In their words: “Through a comprehensive and customized approach, we make sure to meet your needs as an investor.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention good tenant placement, quick responses, a smooth process and kind, responsive staff.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
144 Annaron Ct, Raleigh, NC 27603
Real Property Management Excellence is a Garner office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes in Raleigh, Wake County, Cary and Morrisville with tenant screening, leasing, maintenance and evictions.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsiveness, help finding tenants and a smooth rental and application process.
Schambs Property Management is a Cary company managing residential rentals in Wake County, including Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville and Apex, with marketing, screening, rent collection, inspections and maintenance.
In their words: “We have the know-how, resources, and experience needed to handle every aspect of your rental properties.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe attentive, responsive management and fair treatment of tenants over several years.
The Management House is a Raleigh company offering end-to-end management of residential properties in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham and Holly Springs, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, inspections and maintenance.
In their words: “We are uniquely qualified to manage your home, and the vetted subcontractors we hire are chosen as much for their professionalism as their perfectionism.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe good communication and issues being fixed in a timely way.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
4801 Glenwood Ave Ste 200-10, Raleigh, NC 27612
Neuse River Asset Management is a Raleigh company managing single-family rentals in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Knightdale and Zebulon, with tenant placement, screening, marketing, lease drafting and inspections.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe an attentive, helpful and responsive property manager who communicates well.
Above All Property Management is a Cary company managing single-family homes in Raleigh, Cary and Apex, with marketing, tenant placement, rent collection, repairs and an owner portal.
In their words: “At Above All Property Management we use a wide assortment of marketing tools to connect with the largest audience possible.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, responsive staff and good placement of new tenants.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
15 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Southern Group Property Management is a Raleigh family business managing single-family homes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Apex, with leasing, tenant screening, inspections and an in-house maintenance and renovation team.
In their words: “We have an in house maintenance team who can take care of repairs quickly & renovate your new investments at a great value.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, including many owners, describe a responsive, professional team with quick, fairly priced maintenance.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
8394 Six Forks Rd #201, Raleigh, NC 27615
Horizon Management Company is a Raleigh company managing apartments, single-family homes and duplexes in Apex, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina and Garner, with leasing and 24/7 maintenance.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, polite and responsive staff and a good renting experience.
1483 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC 27502
Legacy Property Management is an Apex company managing residential rentals in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs and Sanford, with tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and rental listings, plus investor-focused sales.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe a professional, responsive team that cares, including owners who found renters quickly.
Serves Apex · office in Cary
101 Ashton Pl, Cary, NC 27511
Rhyne Management Associates has a Cary office of its Raleigh-area firm established in 1970, managing duplexes, townhomes, condos, small apartments, single-family homes and offices with marketing, maintenance and tenant relations.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
1100 Logger Ct Ste d-102, Raleigh, NC 27609
Metro Property Management is a Raleigh company founded in 1988, managing single-family homes and multifamily rentals in Raleigh, Wake County, Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina, with leasing and maintenance.
In their words: “We offer single family homes and multifamily rentals and help you craft the exact service package to meet your investment management needs.”
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
8358 Six Forks Rd STE 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
Resolute Property Management is a Raleigh company offering full-service management of single-family homes and multifamily properties in Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex and Durham, with maintenance coordination, tenant screening, evictions and landlord rental assistance.
In their words: “Our services are offered in Wake and surrounding counties including Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex and Durham.”
Serves Apex · office in Durham
5108 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713
Phoenix Realty & Property Management of Durham NC is a locally owned firm managing single-family homes in Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville and Apex, with in-house maintenance, online rent payment and a tenant portal.
Review summary: Many reviewers describe prompt, professional maintenance and responsive management, though some report problems with home conditions.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
5520 McNeely Dr Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27612
Wilson Property Management is a Raleigh company established in 1989, offering residential rental management and HOA management for single-family homes and student housing in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Clayton and Holly Springs.
Serves Apex · office in Raleigh
5623 Duraleigh Rd #101, Raleigh, NC 27612
Rhyne Management Associates, established in 1970, is a Raleigh company managing duplexes, townhomes, condos, apartments, single-family homes and offices in Raleigh, Cary and Apex, with association management and leasing.
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Rents in Apex are $288 above the Wake County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$12 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Apex's typical asking rent is $288 (17.4%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Apex is number 2 of 11 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | $1,947 | +0.6% | 21 |
| Cary | $1,768 | +1.6% | 17 |
| Holly Springs | $1,890 | +2.3% | 0 |
| Morrisville | $1,650 | +2.2% | 1 |
| Fuquay-Varina | $1,875 | +2.0% | 2 |
| Garner | $1,853 | +0.8% | 3 |
| Raleigh | $1,572 | +1.3% | 63 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Apex is $1,947 (September 2026); +0.6% over the past year and +10.7% over five years. About 23.5% of homes in Apex are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 11.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 21 property management companies in Apex, NC: 2 with an office in the city and 19 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Apex was $1,947 a month in September 2026, +0.6% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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