Rent by ZIP · Wake County
Rent in Apex, NC 27539
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,990 (-2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,885 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,750 | $1,780 | -1.7% | $1,575–1,925 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,830 | $1,860 | -1.6% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,606 ±$132 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $2,040 | -2.5% | $1,791–2,189 | $1,769 ±$31 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,480 | $2,560 | -3.1% | $2,232–2,728 | $2,137 ±$284 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,330 | $3,420 | -2.6% | $2,997–3,663 | $2,576 ±$384 |
Small Area FMRs for the Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,689.
What renters pay in 27539
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27540 | Holly Springs | $2,060 | $1,821 |
| 27537 | Henderson | $1,220 | $899 |
| 27541 | Hurdle Mills | $1,540 | – |
| 27536 | Henderson | $1,010 | $832 |
| 27542 | Kenly | $1,220 | $662 |
| 27534 | Goldsboro | $1,460 | $1,054 |
Fair Market Rents across Wake County, NC · All NC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.