
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preston Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $1,100 (13 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Preston area of Cary.


Cary Greens At Preston

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Preston View

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Preston, Cary, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Preston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Preston Studio Apartments | $1,684 | $1,555 | $1,870 |
Preston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $1,194 | $3,463 |
Preston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $1,389 | $5,096 |
Preston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,692 | $7,869 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Preston Neighborhood of Cary, NC.
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Cheapest Available Preston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Preston area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Manor at Weston priced from $1,235. High House at Cary Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,249. Here are the most affordable Preston apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Manor at Weston | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
High House at Cary Apartments | 1x2 - A2 | 1BR,2BA | $1,249 |
Crosstimbers Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
The Bristol | Duke | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Preston View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston, NC
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Preston area is the $1.86 price per square foot C1 Model at Cary Greens At Preston in the in the Scottish Hills neighborhood starting from $2,543. The second greatest value Preston apartment is the C1 Model at High House at Cary Apartments starting at $1,692 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Scottish Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cary Greens At Preston | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
High House at Cary Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Crosstimbers Apartments | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Marquis on Cary Parkway | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Bexley at Preston | Preston | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
The Bristol | Duke | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Huntington Apartments | THE COTTAGE | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Bell Preston Reserve | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Manor at Weston | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Preston View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Getting Around the Preston Neighborhood in Cary, NC
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Preston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Preston is under $1,555.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Preston?
The cheapest apartment in Preston is The Manor at Weston which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Preston costs $1,957.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Preston?
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 11 regular apartments in Preston 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 Preston?
Cheap apartments in Preston have an average cost of $485 which is $1,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preston.
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