Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwoods Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Marquis at Silverton
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$1,221 - $3,955
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Marquis at Silverton

300 Woodway Bluff CirCary, NC 27513
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property at 117 E Circle Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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117 E Circle Dr, Unit A

117 E Circle Dr
CaryNC27511
property at 516 Sherwood Ct

$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

516 Sherwood Ct, Unit C

516 Sherwood Ct
CaryNC27511

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property at 511 Sherwood Ct

$1,450

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511 Sherwood Ct, Unit B

511 Sherwood Ct
CaryNC27511
property at 516 Salem Ct

$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 13

516 Salem Ct

CaryNC27511
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Lofts at Weston Lakeside
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$1,540 - $2,832
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Lofts at Weston Lakeside

2101 Lakeside Lofts CirCary, NC 27513
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Highland Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

900 Duncan Vale WayCary, NC 27511
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Brookdale Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Townhomes

120 Byrum StCary, NC 27511
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Hyde Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park

200 Hyde Park CtCary, NC 27513

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Urban Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Place

400 E Chatham 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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Clairmont at Farmgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont at Farmgate

6301 Daybrook CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

6210 St Regis CirRaleigh, NC 27606

Northwoods, Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwoods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwoods area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes priced from $927. The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,014. Here are the most affordable Northwoods apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$927
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesRed Oak1BR,1BA$1,014
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,075
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1,108
Merriwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Small1BR,1BA$1,150
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1,157
Hyde ParkThe Greenwich1BR,1BA$1,188
BacarraSerenity Phase 21BR,1BA$1,203
Marquis at SilvertonA11BR,1BA$1,221
Pine Ridge TownhomesOne Bedroom One Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwoods, NC

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwoods area is the $1.08 price per square foot B2 Model at Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes in the in the Beechtree neighborhood starting from $1,208. The second greatest value Northwoods apartment is the 2 Model at Town Station starting at $1,640 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Bradley Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwoods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.08
Town Station22BR,2BA$1.47
The Preserve22Z2BR,2BA$1.42
The Urban Terrace Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Town Station LoftsC12BR,2BA$1.53
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Maple Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Harrison GrandeA1C Coventry1BR,1BA$1.37
THE ELLERY OF CARYThe Cypress2BR,2BA$1.55
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1.46
Hyde ParkThe Greenwich1BR,1BA$1.60

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Northwoods, Cary, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwoods Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwoods?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwoods is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwoods?

The cheapest apartment in Northwoods is Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes which is listed at $927, while the average apartment in Northwoods costs $1,880.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwoods?

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 4 regular apartments in Northwoods 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 Northwoods?

Cheap apartments in Northwoods have an average cost of $124 which is $1,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwoods.

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