Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preston Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $700 (43 Rentals)

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Alta Wren
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$1,397 - $7,160
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Alta Wren

3000 Orchid StCary, NC 27519
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Preston Reserve
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$1,460 - $2,537
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$1,460 - $2,537

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$1,460 - $2,537
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Preston Reserve

200 Berwick Valley LnCary, NC 27513
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Lofts at Weston Lakeside
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$1,532 - $2,595
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$1,532 - $2,595

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Lofts at Weston Lakeside

2101 Lakeside Lofts CirCary, NC 27513
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Novel Cary
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$1,547 - $7,495
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Novel Cary

200 Henry Hill StCary, NC 27519
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Alta Ivy
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$1,554 - $2,674
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Alta Ivy

2000 Olivewood StCary, NC 27519
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Highland Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Westwood Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Park

600 Glendon WayCary, NC 27519
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Crosstimbers Apartments
$1,350 - $2,080
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$1,350 - $2,080

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Crosstimbers Apartments

900 Golden Horseshoe CirMorrisville, NC 27560
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Overture Cary
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$1,565 - $6,890
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Overture Cary

1055 Hatches Pond LnMorrisville, NC 27560
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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

404 Huntington Park Dr

MorrisvilleNC27560
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Ashby at Twin Lakes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashby at Twin Lakes

905 Lakeford DrMorrisville, NC 27560
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Camden Westwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Westwood

2100 Summitt Ridge LoopMorrisville, NC 27560

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 Brampton Moors priced from $1,083. Town Station Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,132. Here are the most affordable Preston apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brampton MoorsOxford1BR,1BA$1,083
Town Station LoftsA1 (Studio Apt)1BR,1BA$1,132
The WaterfordA11BR,1BA$1,178
Crabtree Crossing Apartments and TownhomesThe Birch Garden1BR,1BA$1,180
High House at Cary ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,184
Huntington ApartmentsTHE GAZEBO1BR,1BA$1,199
Marquis at SilvertonA11BR,1BA$1,231
Town Station1a1BR,1BA$1,237
Bexley at PrestonMeadows1BR,1BA$1,249
Bexley at Carpenter VillageAshley1BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston, NC

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preston area is the $1.59 price per square foot B2 Model at District Station in the in the Huntington Woods neighborhood starting from $1,929. The second greatest value Preston apartment is the Umstead Model at The Bristol starting at $1,775 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Huntington Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
District StationB22BR,2BA$1.59
The BristolUmstead2BR,2BA$1.56
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Brittany2BR,2BA$1.22
906 W Chatham St, Unit 906906 W Chatham St2BR,2BA$1.16
Treybrooke at the ParkDelany (TH)2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Pine with W/D Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.42
Town Station1b1BR,1BA$1.46
Weston Reserve ApartmentsA1/A2 - The Willow1BR,1BA$1.56
Bexley at PrestonMeadows1BR,1BA$1.59
Crabtree Crossing Apartments and TownhomesThe Birch Garden1BR,1BA$1.48

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Preston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Preston is at Bradford Cary listed at $1,445.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Preston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Preston Apartment is $1,083 at Brampton Moors.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Preston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Preston is starting from $1,279 at Westwood Park.

What is the most affordable Preston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Preston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chatham Forest Apartments and starts from $1,499.

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