Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scottish Hills Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $700 (57 Rentals)

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Tryon Place
$1,159 - $2,065
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Tryon Place

4101 Skye LnCary, NC 27518
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property at 510 Salem Ct

$1,450

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510 Salem Ct

CaryNC27511
property at 515 Sherwood Ct

$1,450

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515 Sherwood Ct

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property at 510 Sherwood Ct

$1,450

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510 Sherwood Ct

CaryNC27511

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Lofts at Weston Lakeside
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$1,532 - $5,969
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Lofts at Weston Lakeside

2101 Lakeside Lofts CirCary, NC 27513
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property at 128 Rainbow Ct

$1,650

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$1,650

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128 Rainbow Ct

CaryNC27511
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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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Brookdale Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Townhomes

120 Byrum StCary, NC 27511
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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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Urban Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Terrace

101-104 Terrace DrCary, NC 27511
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The Preserve
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Preserve

411 Gregory DrCary, NC 27513
property at 121 Winners Cir

$1,450

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121 Winners Cir

CaryNC27511

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Scottish Hills, Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scottish Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scottish Hills area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes priced from $984. High House at Cary Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,016. Here are the most affordable Scottish Hills apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesRed Oak1BR,1BA$984
High House at Cary ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,016
Cary Pines ApartmentsThe Spruce II Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,039
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
Town Station LoftsA1 (Studio Apt)1BR,1BA$1,103
Tryon PlaceA1Studio,1BA$1,159
Linwood Creek ApartmentsKitchen On Right2BR,1BA$1,187
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,195
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1,199
Town Station1a1BR,1BA$1,211

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottish Hills, NC

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottish Hills area is the $1.38 price per square foot Blue Jay Model at Audubon Parc in the in the Scottish Hills neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Scottish Hills apartment is the The Biltmore Model at MAA 900 Waterford starting at $1,498 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Scottish Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scottish Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Audubon ParcBlue Jay3BR,2BA$1.38
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Biltmore2BR,2BA$1.23
Urban Terrace2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Summit 501Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.31
Brampton MoorsAberdeen2BR,2BA$1.42
Ashton Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Avalon PeaksColumbine1BR,1BA$1.45
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Maple Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1.39
High House at Cary ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40

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Scottish Hills, Cary, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Scottish Hills, Cary, and the greater Raleigh area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottish Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Scottish Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scottish Hills is under $1,211.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottish Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Scottish Hills is The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes which is listed at $984, while the average apartment in Scottish Hills costs $4,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scottish Hills?

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 20 regular apartments in Scottish Hills 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 Scottish Hills?

Cheap apartments in Scottish Hills have an average cost of $119 which is $3,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottish Hills.

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