Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Somerset Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $1,000 (59 Rentals)

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Brampton Moors
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brampton Moors

101 Brampton LnCary, NC 27513
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Solis Alston
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Solis Alston

5110 Alston Glen DrCary, NC 27519

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Westwood Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Park

600 Glendon WayCary, NC 27519
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Somerset, Cary, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Somerset Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Somerset area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Weston Reserve Apartments priced from $1,064. Brampton Moors has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,071. Here are the most affordable Somerset apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Weston Reserve ApartmentsA1/A2 - The Willow1BR,1BA$1,064
Brampton MoorsOxford1BR,1BA$1,071
Marquis on Cary Parkway1A1BR,1BA$1,083
Bexley Panther CreekCrabtree1BR,1BA$1,099
Treybrooke at the ParkMirela (A)1BR,1BA$1,099
Lake Cameron1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,141
Crabtree Crossing Apartments and TownhomesThe Birch Garden1BR,1BA$1,149
Cortland HighcroftAzalea1BR,1BA$1,189
Cortland CaryAndersonStudio,1BA$1,195
Bexley at PrestonMeadows1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset, NC

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerset area is the $1.51 price per square foot Monroe Model at ABODE Alderwood in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $2,889. The second greatest value Somerset apartment is the Wrenn Model at ABODE at Ream's Pointe starting at $2,399 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Bradley Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ABODE AlderwoodMonroe3BR,2.5BA$1.51
ABODE at Ream's PointeWrenn3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Crowne at Cary ParkCastello2BR,2BA$1.43
Preston ViewA41BR,1BA$1.52
Weston Reserve ApartmentsA3 - The Lily1BR,1BA$1.33
Aviation Crossing ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$1.54
Bexley at PrestonMeadows1BR,1BA$1.50
Crabtree Crossing Apartments and TownhomesThe Birch Garden1BR,1BA$1.44
Bexley Panther CreekCrabtree1BR,1BA$1.41
Marquis on Cary Parkway1A1BR,1BA$1.50

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Somerset, Cary, NC

Ranked #9

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina including Somerset, 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 searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerset Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Somerset?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Somerset is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset?

The cheapest apartment in Somerset is Weston Reserve Apartments which is listed at $1,064, while the average apartment in Somerset costs $2,093.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Somerset?

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 26 regular apartments in Somerset 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 Somerset?

Cheap apartments in Somerset have an average cost of $2,028 which is $65 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerset.

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