The Rusty Bucket in Apex, NC

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Telephone:	+1 919-290-2575
Website:	www.therustybucket.biz
Address:	104-A N Salem St, Apex, NC, 27502
Categories:	Home Decor

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Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Parking	Street

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Yes

Today

Today	10:00 am – 6:00 pm Open now
Local time (Apex)	5:57 PM Thursday, May 22, 2025

Business hours

Monday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday	–

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9 reviews of The Rusty Bucket

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Dina D.

Place rating: 3
New York, NY

Fun gift shop with country theme!

Chris B.

Place rating: 5
Apex, NC

love it. great gift shop. good non-alcohol muscadine wine

Stephanie H.

Place rating: 5
Fuquay Varina, NC

Such a cute store! The owners/staff are so friendly I want to pull up a chair, crack open a root beer and talk all day.
The items in the store are unique and a lot of things are handmade. I’ve purchased a few things as Christmas gifts which were so well received. I love smelling all of the candles and checking out all of the quaint things.
Get the popcorn in the back of the store — YUM!!!

Shannon A.

Place rating: 5
Wake Forest, NC

Ventured in here last week to pick up tickets for the Oakwood Candlelight Christmas tour since The Rusty Bucket served as a ticket seller for the event. Lucky me, I was able to get to downtown Apex and go inside the place.
1. The staff was SUPER accomodating!
2. The place had a ton of antique-esque items. I put the –esque because some appeared to be new but it had the eclectic antique look.
3. If you are looking for rare gifts or items for yourself, this is your place!
I loved the NC area with some NC agriculture items: food, candles, etc. that are all locally made.
Give this place a try! You won’t regret it!

Chris K.

Place rating: 4
Durham, NC

Nice little gift shop filled with so many items at every turn and nook and cranny! You never know what you’ll find next. Jams, pickles, soaps, trinkets, hand stitched items. Really I could go on and on listing it all. The pictures I took will give you a little bit of an idea of the diversity this little shop holds.
Whether you’re just there browsing or looking for a gift it’ll be hard to walk out of here empty handed because the items are so unique. Prices are relatively affordable too — so even better!
The shop owner is very friendly, but lets people browse as long as they want without intruding. Next time you’re in the area it’s a great little place to pay a visit to.

Jamie S.

Place rating: 4
Apex, NC

The Rusty Bucket is definitely an Apex staple to check out if you find yourself browsing the historic downtown area. It’s packed full of things to check out and a lot of fun to browse. The other reviews mention a cozy at home feel and they are definitely correct. If you like browsing old country stores for odd finds and antiques, this is for you.

Elizabeth S.

Place rating: 5
Apex, NC

This country store in the heart of downtown Apex has it all — warm, cinnamon-scented atmosphere; handmade candles, soaps, crafts and linens; friendly owners and employees; and now, a children’s TV show called «The Rusty Bucket Kids Club.»

Adam J.

Place rating: 2
Apex, NC

I was less than impressed. The store seems to represent itself as an antique store, but in actuality most of their stuff is new. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing as they do have some really nice items, but the store is not my cup of tea. Overall the shops on Salem Street are really nice and this is one of the many that you should stop in on if you are in the area and have the time.

Melodie S.

Place rating: 4
Cary, NC

Holy Americana!
Furnishings and accessories for the cozy country home.
The entire store smells like apple cobbler, so it was hard to concentrate. Candles, knicknacks, cottage style furniture and accessories, as near as I could tell, everything was new but made to look weathered. Area rugs, country/rustic themed artwork, it’s all here. They won Country Business Magazine Retailer of the Year, which is a national honor.
It’s as soothing as a trip to Grandma’s house and worth a trip tp Apex.

The Rusty Bucket

Apex, United States