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

Linwood Creek Apartments

Summit 501

The Pointe @ Apex Apartments

Village at Broadstone Station
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Room in Townhome on Poe Farm Ave

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840 W Chatham St

Crescent Arbors

118-122 Chatham Woods Dr

Highland Terrace

120 Byrum St

Brampton Moors

Brookdale Townhomes
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Knollwood, Apex, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Knollwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knollwood Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $1,396 | $1,825 |
| Knollwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $978 | $2,790 |
| Knollwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $1,187 | $4,640 |
| Knollwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,425 | $4,360 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Knollwood Neighborhood of Apex, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA 900 Waterford | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| Lake Cameron | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
| Beaver Creek Apartments and Townhomes | The Biltmore Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
| Linwood Creek Apartments | Kitchen On Right | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Ashton Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Arbors at Cary | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Town Station Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Cary Pines Apartments | The Spruce II Newly Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,207 |
| Town Station | 1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,237 |
| The Pointe @ Apex Apartments | 2x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit 501 | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Chatham Forest Apartments | The Bradford with W/D Upgraded | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Arbors at Cary | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Ashton Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Avalon Peaks | Columbine | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Village at Broadstone Station | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Beaver Creek Apartments and Townhomes | The Biltmore Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Town Station | 1a | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Linwood Creek Apartments | End Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| MAA 900 Waterford | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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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