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

Room in House on Kilarney Dr

Chatham Forest Apartments

Town Station Lofts

Oxford Square

Merriwood Apartments

MAA 900 Waterford

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Amberwood at Lochmere

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Ashton Woods Apartments

Town Station

Arbors at Cary

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Tryon Place

Crestline Cary

Williamsburg Manor

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906 W Chatham St, Unit 906, Unit 906

Kildaire Reserve Apartments

AXIS Crossroads

The Lodge at Crossroads
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Park at Crossroads

840 W Chatham St

118-122 Chatham Woods Dr

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Windsor At Tryon Village

515 Sherwood Ct

516 Sherwood Ct, Unit C, Unit C

920 Jason Ct

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Audubon Parc

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345 Byrum St

907 W Chatham St

Maynard Summit

943 W Chatham St

1260 Donaldson Ct

The Allison at Fenton

107 S West St
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Room in House on Kingsway Dr

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Arbor Creek

South Valley Apartments

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403 West

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Centerview at Crossroads

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Bacarra

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Buddys Ponderosa, Cary, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buddys Ponderosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddys Ponderosa Studio Apartments | $1,688 | $1,253 | $1,931 |
| Buddys Ponderosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $880 | $4,031 |
| Buddys Ponderosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $1,009 | $5,017 |
| Buddys Ponderosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $909 | $4,756 |
| Buddys Ponderosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,916 | $799 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Buddys Ponderosa Neighborhood of Cary, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurella Cary | The Camillia | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Oxford Square | Acacia Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Brampton Moors | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1,078 |
| Woodcreek Apartments | The Hampton | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| MAA 900 Waterford | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
| Cary Pines Apartments | The Spruce II Newly Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| South Valley Apartments | The Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| 403 West | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Centerview at Crossroads | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Arbor Creek | 21.5AR | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redpoint Raleigh | 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome | 3BR,3BA | $0.71 |
| AXIS Crossroads | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Kildaire Reserve Apartments | B3 - The Aster | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 906 W Chatham St, Unit 906 | 906 W Chatham St | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 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 |
| The Enclave at Crossroads | The Roanoke | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Town Station | 1b | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| South Valley Apartments | The Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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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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