Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Neighborhood of Apex, NC from $1,288 (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 September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lake area is the $1.44 price per square foot A4 - The Heather Model at Kildaire Reserve Apartments in the in the West Lake neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value West Lake apartment is the Two Bedroom - Income Guidelines Apply Model at Chandler Ridge starting at $1,399 with a $1.64 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 ApartmentsA4 - The Heather1BR,1BA$1.44
Chandler RidgeTwo Bedroom - Income Guidelines Apply2BR,2BA$1.64
Peterson Station at Sunset LakeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.65
The SoHo Luxury ApartmentsOnyx1BR,1BA$1.78
Abberly Royal Creek Apartment HomesRichland1BR,1BA$2.01

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 Peterson Station at Sunset Lake which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in West Lake costs $1,715.

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 $239 which is $1,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lake.

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