What is the rental vacancy rate in Apex, NC?
The rental vacancy rate in Apex, NC is 11.9% (±5.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.6% (±0.6 points).
1,265 (±476) homes, 4.8% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Apex, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.3% in 2015–2019 to 11.9% in 2020–2024 (+8.6 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 11.9% (±5.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.6% (±0.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,265 (±476)
Vacancy in Apex against Wake County, its state and the nation
| Apex | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.9% (±5.8 points) | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 7.1% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,265 (±476) | 35,872 (±2,100) | 613,323 (±9,483) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Apex, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Wake County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Apex
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | — | 11.9% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Cary | 5.0 mi | 10.1% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holly Springs | 5.5 mi | 11.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisville | 8.0 mi | 12.9% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fuquay-Varina | 11 mi | 9.5% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Governors Village | 12 mi | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fearrington Village | 12 mi | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Governors Club | 12 mi | 0.0% (±72.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moncure | 13 mi | 0.0% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Wake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendell | 13.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 2 | Morrisville | 12.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | Apex | 11.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 4 | Holly Springs | 11.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Cary | 10.1% (±1.9 points) |
| 6 | Fuquay-Varina | 9.5% (±4.9 points) |
| 7 | Garner | 9.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 8 | Raleigh | 8.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 9 | Knightdale | 6.6% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Wake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Apex
Is it hard to find a rental in Apex?
The rental vacancy rate in Apex, NC is 11.9% (±5.8 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Apex tighter than it was?
In Apex, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.3% in 2015–2019 to 11.9% in 2020–2024 (+8.6 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Apex?
An estimated 1,265 (±476) housing units, 4.8% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Apex town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Apex town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Apex town, North Carolina (place:01520, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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