Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knollwood Neighborhood of Apex, NC from $700 (33 Rentals)

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The Villages at Depot
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$1,396 - $3,362
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The Villages at Depot

30000 Summer Crop LnApex, NC 27502
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The Ballast on Salem
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$1,463 - $2,893
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$1,355 - $2,785
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The Ballast on Salem

1821 Chatham Flats DrApex, NC 27502
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Stone Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Glen

1501 Amethyst Crest WayApex, NC 27502
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Camden Lake Pine
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Lake Pine

600 Park Summit BlvdApex, NC 27523

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Highland Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

900 Duncan Vale WayCary, NC 27511
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$1,050

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120 Byrum St

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Brampton Moors
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brampton Moors

101 Brampton LnCary, NC 27513
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Brookdale Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Townhomes

120 Byrum StCary, NC 27511
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Knollwood, Apex, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Knollwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Knollwood area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at MAA 900 Waterford priced from $978. Lake Cameron has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,163. Here are the most affordable Knollwood apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$978
Lake Cameron1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,163
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Biltmore Garden1BR,1BA$1,179
Linwood Creek ApartmentsKitchen On Right2BR,1BA$1,187
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,195
Arbors at Cary2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Town Station LoftsA21BR,1BA$1,205
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce II Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,207
Town Station1a1BR,1BA$1,237
The Pointe @ Apex Apartments2x1 Standard- Call For Availability2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knollwood, NC

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knollwood area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Summit 501 in the in the Bradley Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,316. The second greatest value Knollwood apartment is the The Bradford with W/D Upgraded Model at Chatham Forest Apartments starting at $1,519 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Scottish Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Knollwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summit 5012 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Bradford with W/D Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Arbors at Cary3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.42
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Avalon PeaksColumbine1BR,1BA$1.45
Village at Broadstone StationA21BR,1BA$1.36
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Biltmore Garden1BR,1BA$1.47
Town Station1a1BR,1BA$1.58
Linwood Creek ApartmentsEnd Unit2BR,1BA$1.60
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1.29

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Knollwood, Apex, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Apex. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knollwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Knollwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Knollwood is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Knollwood?

The cheapest apartment in Knollwood is MAA 900 Waterford which is listed at $978, while the average apartment in Knollwood costs $2,153.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Knollwood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Knollwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Knollwood?

Cheap apartments in Knollwood have an average cost of $159 which is $1,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knollwood.

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