Sponsored Content

Inside Cary’s two new downtown communities

Meridian Cary and Meridian East Chatham offer high-end apartments in one of the Triangle’s most walkable neighborhoods.

Sponsored by
A white kitchen with white chairs in front of the island.

Photos courtesy Hawthorne Residential Partners

RAL, meet downtown Cary’s brand-new sister communities of upscale apartments: Meridian Cary, preleasing now for March move-ins, and Meridian East Chatham, which opened Fall 2025.

Located steps from Downtown Cary Park, these stylish new communities put residents in the heart of the growing Downtown Cary community, with walkable access to dozens of restaurants, shops, and local hotspots. Let’s take a peek inside:

✨ Distinctly downtown living at Meridian Cary

Offering studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments full of high-end finishes, Meridian Cary offers the best of downtown, built around you.

You’ll find a suite of on-site amenities just outside your door, including:

  • Rooftop coworking space with an outdoor terrace
  • Saltwater Lap and Plunge Pools with covered lounge
  • 9,300 sq-ft clubhouse, climate control corridors, and elevator access
  • Access Controlled Parking Deck
  • Pilates Reformer and Stretch Rooms

And that’s just the start: Schedule an in-person tour to explore 20+ other community amenities firsthand. March move-in special includes two months free rent on select units for a limited time (some restrictions apply).

➡️ Sophistication, simplified at Meridian East Chatham

A half-mile down the street, Meridian East Chatham is complete and ready to welcome you home.

Look forward to flexible floor plans with smart home tech built right in, plus all the on-site amenities you need to live your lifestyle, relaxed and uncomplicated.

Bonus: New residents can score two months free rent on select units for a limited time (some restrictions apply). Stop by for a tour and see for yourself, or tour on your time with 24/7 Touring Available.

Ready to fall in love?

More from RALtoday
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March is here, and Triangle basketball is better than ever. See how Duke, UNC, and NC State men’s and women’s basketball teams did during March Madness.
In honor of National Poetry Month and Raleigh’s first poet laureate position, we’re inviting you to channel your inner Shakespeare, Dickinson, or Keats.
Will Wade led Wolfpack men’s basketball for one season, leaving a 20-14 record and a postseason exit in the First Four.
We asked our readers which women leaders in Raleigh business are making history today — you nominated local CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs shaping the region’s future.
This fan-favorite spot will open its next coffee shop next to Alo Yoga in the Main District.
All three cities are pitching themselves for an MLB team.
Mayor Janet Cowell delivered the 2026 State of the City address at the City of Raleigh Museum on March 18 — here’s what you need to know from this year’s address.
This one-of-a-kind floral fundraiser is at the NC Museum of Art through Sunday, March 22.
Raleigh restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, mimosas, and other brunch favorites you want to eat.