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

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Highland Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

900 Duncan Vale WayCary, NC 27511
Senior Living
property at 120 Byrum St

120 Byrum St

CaryNC27511
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Brookdale Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Townhomes

120 Byrum StCary, NC 27511
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Briarcliff, Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Briarcliff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Briarcliff area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Aurella Cary priced from $965. The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable Briarcliff apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$965
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesRed Oak1BR,1BA$979
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1,153
Amberwood at LochmereRedbud1BR,1BA$1,160
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1,164
Tryon PlaceA1Studio,1BA$1,164
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Classic Unit No W/D Connection2BR,1BA$1,177
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1,187
Town Station LoftsA21BR,1BA$1,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarcliff, NC

As of November 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Briarcliff area is the $1.46 price per square foot 501 Waldo St Model at 501 Waldo St, Unit 501 in the in the Scottish Hills neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Briarcliff apartment is the The Devon - Enhanced Model at Hawthorne at the Parkway starting at $1,913 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Scottish Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Briarcliff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 Waldo St, Unit 501501 Waldo St3BR,2BA$1.46
Hawthorne at the ParkwayThe Devon - Enhanced2BR,2BA$1.67
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated W/D Connection2BR,1.5BA$1.28
505 Sherwood Ct, Unit A505 Sherwood Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Bradford Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.24
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1.35
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Cedar II Newly Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Audubon ParcSparrow1BR,1BA$1.65
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1.52

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Briarcliff, Cary, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Briarcliff Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Briarcliff?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Briarcliff is at Tryon Place listed at $1,164.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Briarcliff Apartment is $965 at Aurella Cary.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Briarcliff is starting from $1,095 at Aurella Cary.

What is the most affordable Briarcliff Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Briarcliff Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amberwood at Lochmere and starts from $1,364.

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