Last updated April 11, 2026

Average Rent in Preston & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Preston, Cary NC. Updated daily.

Area All Neighborhoods Oak Hollow Apartments Preston

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$1,746

/month

▲ +20.4% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,016

Communities

Units Listed

Preston vs Cary NC Average

Preston is more expensive the Cary NC average by $131/mo (8%). The citywide average is $1,615/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Preston?

As of April 2026, the average rent in Preston is $1,746 per month across 6 apartment communities and 72 available units. Rents have increased $308 (20.4%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is High House at Cary Apartments starting at $1,016/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,185/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,359/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,739/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,925/mo.

Prices range from $1,016 to $7,600 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 22 units are currently listed.

Preston Rent Price History

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Preston

Studio

$2,185

from $1,300 · 22 units

1 Bed

$1,359

from $1,016 · 26 units

2 Bed

$1,739

from $1,293 · 21 units

3 Bed

$1,925

from $1,690 · 3 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Preston

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
High House at Cary Apartments	$1,016/mo	$1,367/mo	4	3.4
The Waterford Apartments	$1,126/mo	$1,491/mo	30	3.7
Cortland Cary	$1,300/mo	$1,979/mo	20	4.3
Cary Greens at Preston Apartments	$1,362/mo	$1,729/mo	7	4
Bradford Cary Apartments & Townhomes	$1,395/mo	$2,364/mo	8	4.2
The Reserve at Cary Park Apartments	$1,445/mo	$1,645/mo	3	4.4