Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knollwood Neighborhood of Apex, NC from $700 (34 Rentals)

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Avalon Peaks
$1,310 - $2,145
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Avalon Peaks

2000 Kiftsgate LnApex, NC 27539
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The Villages at Depot
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$1,397 - $3,073
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The Villages at Depot

30000 Summer Crop LnApex, NC 27502
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Crestview at Apex
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$1,483 - $2,106
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Crestview at Apex

4000 Spotter DrApex, NC 27502
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The Ballast on Salem
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$1,492 - $2,841
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The Ballast on Salem

1821 Chatham Flats DrApex, NC 27502
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Stone Glen
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Stone Glen

1501 Amethyst Crest WayApex, NC 27502
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Camden Lake Pine
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Camden Lake Pine

600 Park Summit BlvdApex, NC 27523

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Highland Terrace
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Highland Terrace

900 Duncan Vale WayCary, NC 27511
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Brampton Moors
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Brampton Moors

101 Brampton LnCary, NC 27513
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Brookdale Townhomes
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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 Cary Pines Apartments priced from $1,049. Beaver Creek Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Knollwood apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce II Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,049
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Biltmore Garden1BR,1BA$1,099
Town Station LoftsA1 (Studio Apt)1BR,1BA$1,132
Linwood Creek ApartmentsKitchen On Right2BR,1BA$1,187
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,195
Town Station1a1BR,1BA$1,211
Lake Cameron1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,239
Arbors at Cary2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
The Pointe @ Apex Apartments2x1 Standard- Call For Availability2BR,1BA$1,250
Summit 5012 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1,297

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knollwood, NC

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knollwood area is the $1.25 price per square foot The Brittany Model at MAA 900 Waterford in the in the Scottish Hills neighborhood starting from $1,398. The second greatest value Knollwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Summit 501 starting at $1,297 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Bradley Terrace 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.
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Brittany2BR,2BA$1.25
Summit 5012 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Arbors at Cary3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.45
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Pine with W/D Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.42
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Avalon PeaksColumbine1BR,1BA$1.47
Village at Broadstone StationA21BR,1BA$1.42
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Biltmore Garden1BR,1BA$1.38
Town Station1a1BR,1BA$1.55
Linwood Creek ApartmentsEnd Unit2BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knollwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Knollwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Knollwood is at The Villages at Depot listed at $1,397.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Knollwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Knollwood Apartment is $1,057 at Cary Pines Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Knollwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Knollwood is starting from $1,187 at Linwood Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Knollwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Knollwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbors at Cary and starts from $1,450.

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