Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buddys Ponderosa Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $700 (71 Rentals)

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Tryon Place
$1,253 - $2,035
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Tryon Place

4101 Skye LnCary, NC 27518
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Park at Crossroads
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$1,340 - $2,365
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Park at Crossroads

6000 Scarlet Sky LnCary, NC 27518
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$1,450

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515 Sherwood Ct

CaryNC27511
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Audubon Parc
$1,577 - $2,142
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Audubon Parc

1100 Audubon Parc DrCary, NC 27518
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Highland Terrace
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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
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Maynard Summit

132 Maynard Summit WayCary, NC 27511
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403 West
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$1,160 - $2,401
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403 West

403 Wolf Creek CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Centerview at Crossroads
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$1,164 - $4,016
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Centerview at Crossroads

1310 Silver Sage DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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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 $880. Oxford Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Buddys Ponderosa apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$880
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Brampton MoorsOxford1BR,1BA$1,078
Woodcreek ApartmentsThe Hampton1BR,1BA$1,120
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1,138
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce II Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,144
South Valley ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1,147
403 WestA11BR,1BA$1,160
Centerview at CrossroadsAthens1BR,1BA$1,164
Arbor Creek21.5AR2BR,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buddys Ponderosa, NC

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buddys Ponderosa area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Buddys Ponderosa apartment is the B2 Model at AXIS Crossroads starting at $1,627 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. 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.
Redpoint Raleigh3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome3BR,3BA$0.71
AXIS CrossroadsB22BR,2BA$1.31
Kildaire Reserve ApartmentsB3 - The Aster2BR,2BA$1.21
906 W Chatham St, Unit 906906 W Chatham St2BR,2BA$1.16
Arbors at Cary3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.45
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Pine with W/D Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.42
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.24
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Roanoke1BR,1BA$1.39
Town Station1b1BR,1BA$1.44
South Valley ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35

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Buddys Ponderosa, Cary, NC

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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 a cheap apartment in Buddys Ponderosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buddys Ponderosa is under $1,170.

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

The cheapest apartment in Buddys Ponderosa is Aurella Cary which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Buddys Ponderosa costs $1,913.

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 35 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 $385 which is $1,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buddys Ponderosa.

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