
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwoods Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $700 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwoods area of Cary.


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The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes

Oxford Square

MAA 900 Waterford

THE ELLERY OF CARY

Merriwood Apartments

Harrison Grande

Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes

Town Station Lofts
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Marquis at Silverton

Town Station

118-122 Chatham Woods Dr

ARIUM Cary Park

Lantower Weston Corners

The Preserve

Boundary Village

117 E Circle Dr, Unit A

516 Sherwood Ct, Unit C
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511 Sherwood Ct, Unit B

516 Salem Ct

109 Misty Ct

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Apartments at The Arboretum

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Lofts at Weston Lakeside

117 E Circle Dr

Bainbridge Cary

Meridian Cary

908 SE Maynard Rd
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Meridian East Chatham

730 Branniff Dr, Unit 730

Highland Terrace

Brookdale Townhomes

Hyde Park

902 W Chatham St

906 W Chatham St

Pine Ridge Townhomes

Meridian at Harrison Pointe
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Maynard Summit

The Allison at Fenton

The Urban Terrace Apartments

120 Shady Meadow Cir

214 Maynard Summit Way

102 Union Jack Ln

Bacarra

Clairmont at Farmgate
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Northwoods, Cary, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwoods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwoods Studio Apartments | $1,912 | $1,209 | $3,504 |
| Northwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $989 | $4,482 |
| Northwoods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $1,220 | $5,017 |
| Northwoods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $1,469 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwoods Neighborhood of Cary, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes | Red Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| Oxford Square | Acacia Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| MAA 900 Waterford | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Merriwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Harrison Grande | A1A Hammond | 1BR,1BA | $1,157 |
| Hyde Park | The Greenwich | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
| Bacarra | Serenity Phase 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
| Marquis at Silverton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,221 |
| Pine Ridge Townhomes | One Bedroom One Bath Renovated | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Town Station | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Preserve | 22Z | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Urban Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Town Station Lofts | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Chatham Forest Apartments | The Maple Deluxe | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Harrison Grande | A1C Coventry | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| THE ELLERY OF CARY | The Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| MAA 900 Waterford | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Hyde Park | The Greenwich | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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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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