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Aurella Cary
101 Harlon DrCary, NC 27511
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Cary Greens At Preston
2500 Grove Club LnCary, NC 27513
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The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes
100 Northwoods Village DrCary, NC 27513
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Chatham Forest Apartments
880 Glendale DrCary, NC 27511
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Town Station Lofts
1000 Ballena CirCary, NC 27513
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Oxford Square
1000 Village GreenwayCary, NC 27511
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Cary Pines Apartments
1331 Wicklow CtCary, NC 27511
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Merriwood Apartments
903 Kensington DrCary, NC 27511
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MAA 900 Waterford
900 Waterford Forest CirCary, NC 27513
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Harrison Grande
300 Sudbury LnCary, NC 27513
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Ashton Woods Apartments
101 Ashton PlCary, NC 27511
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Williamsburg Manor
1248 Donaldson DrCary, NC 27511
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Town Station
2025 Swift Commons LnCary, NC 27513
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Amberwood at Lochmere
100 Eclipse DrCary, NC 27518
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Arbors at Cary
200 Wrenn DrCary, NC 27511
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Tryon Place
4101 Skye LnCary, NC 27518
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The Lodge at Crossroads
200 Brisbane Woods WayCary, NC 27518
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Crestline Cary
10300 Kingsclere DrCary, NC 27511
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Park at Crossroads
6000 Scarlet Sky LnCary, NC 27518
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Boundary Village
503 Culpepper Hill CtCary, NC 27513
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840 W Chatham St
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Bainbridge Cary
9205 Chapel Hill RdCary, NC 27513
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Preston Reserve
200 Berwick Valley LnCary, NC 27513
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Audubon Parc
1100 Audubon Parc DrCary, NC 27518
920 Jason Ct
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Preston Ridge
1950 Grisdale LnCary, NC 27513
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Lofts at Weston Lakeside
2101 Lakeside Lofts CirCary, NC 27513
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Highland Terrace
900 Duncan Vale WayCary, NC 27511
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Brookdale Townhomes
120 Byrum StCary, NC 27511
345 Byrum St
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907 W Chatham St
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943 W Chatham St
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121 Winners Cir
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208 Kristin Ct
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Ironwood on North Salem
2200 Candun DrApex, NC 27523
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Briarcliff, Cary, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Briarcliff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Briarcliff Studio Apartments | $1,828 | $1,175 | $2,015 |
| Briarcliff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $915 | $4,031 |
| Briarcliff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $1,095 | $5,017 |
| Briarcliff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $1,436 | $4,800 |
| Briarcliff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,100 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
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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 $915. The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $982. Here are the most affordable Briarcliff apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Aurella Cary | The Camillia | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes | Red Oak | 1BR,1BA | $982 |
| Town Station Lofts | A1 (Studio Apt) | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Oxford Square | Acacia Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| MAA 900 Waterford | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1,118 |
| Cary Pines Apartments | The Spruce II Newly Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,122 |
| Harrison Grande | A1A Hammond | 1BR,1BA | $1,184 |
| Ashton Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Town Station | 1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,211 |
| Arbors at Cary | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarcliff, NC
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarcliff area is the $1.52 price per square foot Blue Jay Model at Audubon Parc in the in the Scottish Hills neighborhood starting from $2,017. The second greatest value Briarcliff apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Classic Unit W/D Connection Model at Williamsburg Manor starting at $1,299 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Briarcliff apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Audubon Parc | Blue Jay | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Williamsburg Manor | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Classic Unit W/D Connection | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Crestline Cary | B1C | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| Arbors at Cary | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Chatham Forest Apartments | The Pine with W/D Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Ashton Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Amberwood at Lochmere | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Harrison Grande | A1A Hammond | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Town Station | 1a | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| MAA 900 Waterford | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Briarcliff Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Briarcliff?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Briarcliff is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Briarcliff?
The cheapest apartment in Briarcliff is Aurella Cary which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Briarcliff costs $8,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Briarcliff?
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 Briarcliff 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 Briarcliff?
Cheap apartments in Briarcliff have an average cost of $137 which is $7,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarcliff.
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