Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Neighborhood of Apex, NC from $1,100 (2 Rentals)

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Royal Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Creek

7801 Ten-Ten RdRaleigh, NC 27603

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Pleasant Grove MHC
Studio Apartments

Pleasant Grove MHC

5000 Hilltop-Needmore RdFuquay Varina, NC 27526

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake, NC

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lake area is the $1.26 price per square foot B2 - The Laurel Model at Kildaire Reserve Apartments in the in the West Lake neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value West Lake apartment is the Three Bedroom - Income Guidelines Apply Model at Chandler Ridge starting at $1,475 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Woods of Ashbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kildaire Reserve ApartmentsB2 - The Laurel2BR,2BA$1.26
Chandler RidgeThree Bedroom - Income Guidelines Apply3BR,2BA$1.45
Peterson Station at Sunset LakeThe Ash1BR,1BA$1.81
Abberly Royal Creek Apartment HomesRichland1BR,1BA$2.01
The SoHo Luxury ApartmentsQuartz1BR,1BA$2.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lake?

The cheapest apartment in West Lake is The SoHo Luxury Apartments which is listed at $1,223, while the average apartment in West Lake costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Lake?

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 6 regular apartments in West Lake 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 West Lake?

Cheap apartments in West Lake have an average cost of $113 which is $1,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lake.

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