Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buddys Ponderosa Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $730 (60 Rentals)

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Cary Pines Apartments
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$1,155 - $2,905

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Base Rent$1,155 - $2,905

Total Monthly Price$1,155 - $2,905
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cary Pines Apartments

1331 Wicklow CtCary, NC 27511
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Tryon Place
$1,247 - $2,250

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Tryon Place

4101 Skye LnCary, NC 27518
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Park at Crossroads
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$1,327 - $2,298

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Base Rent$1,327 - $2,298

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Park at Crossroads

6000 Scarlet Sky LnCary, NC 27518
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Town Station
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$1,486 - $2,018

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Town Station

2025 Swift Commons LnCary, NC 27513
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Audubon Parc
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$1,567 - $2,017

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Audubon Parc

1100 Audubon Parc DrCary, NC 27518
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Highland Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

900 Duncan Vale WayCary, NC 27511
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Brampton Moors
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Maynard Summit
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maynard Summit

132 Maynard Summit WayCary, NC 27511
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403 West
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$1,181 - $2,599

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403 West

403 Wolf Creek CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Centerview at Crossroads
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$1,258 - $3,829

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Base Rent$1,258 - $3,829

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Centerview at Crossroads

1310 Silver Sage DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Avalon Peaks
$1,394 - $2,189

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Avalon Peaks

2000 Kiftsgate LnApex, NC 27539
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Buddys Ponderosa, Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buddys Ponderosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buddys Ponderosa area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Aurella Cary priced from $985. Oxford Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Buddys Ponderosa apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR, 1BA$985
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR, 1BA$1,075
Arbor Creek11BRP1BR, 1BA$1,080
Amberwood at LochmereRedbud1BR, 1BA$1,107
Merriwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Small1BR, 1BA$1,150
The Lodge at CrossroadsGrace1BR, 1BA$1,152
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce II Newly Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,155
AXIS CrossroadsA21BR, 1BA$1,174
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashford1BR, 1BA$1,183
Regency PlaceTristan1BR, 1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buddys Ponderosa, NC

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buddys Ponderosa area is the $1.19 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at 428 Bashford Road in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Buddys Ponderosa apartment is the The Hatteras Model at The Enclave at Crossroads in the Lakeside neighborhood starting at $1,712 with a $1.44 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buddys Ponderosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
428 Bashford Road4BR/4.0BA4BR, 4BA$1.19
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Hatteras2BR, 2BA$1.44
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated W/D Connection2BR, 1.5BA$1.32
buck2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.09
5317way2BR/2.5BA2BR, 2.5BA$1.27
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.24
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Maple Deluxe2BR, 1.5BA$1.27
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashford1BR, 1BA$1.36
South Valley ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR, 1BA$1.41
AXIS CrossroadsA21BR, 1BA$1.40

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Buddys Ponderosa, Cary, NC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Raleigh, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buddys Ponderosa Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buddys Ponderosa?

The cheapest apartment in Buddys Ponderosa is Aurella Cary which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Buddys Ponderosa costs $1,621.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buddys Ponderosa?

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 30 regular apartments in Buddys Ponderosa 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 Buddys Ponderosa?

Cheap apartments in Buddys Ponderosa have an average cost of $865 which is $756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buddys Ponderosa.

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