Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Somerset Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $900 (48 Rentals)

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Alta Wren
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$1,397 - $7,176
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Alta Wren

3000 Orchid StCary, NC 27519
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Alta Ivy
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$1,454 - $2,674
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Alta Ivy

2000 Olivewood StCary, NC 27519
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Emorie
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$1,611 - $5,868
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Emorie

3905 Mahal AveCary, NC 27519
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Novel Cary
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$1,648 - $6,691
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Novel Cary

200 Henry Hill StCary, NC 27519
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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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Solis Alston
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Solis Alston

5110 Alston Glen DrCary, NC 27519

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Crosstimbers Apartments
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$1,295 - $2,080
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Crosstimbers Apartments

900 Golden Horseshoe CirMorrisville, NC 27560
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Album Summit Pines
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$1,480 - $3,663
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Album Summit Pines

1000 Sweetbay Haven LnApex, NC 27523
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District Square
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$1,514 - $2,679
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District Square

981-1005 Morrisville PkyMorrisville, NC 27560
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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404 Huntington Park Dr

MorrisvilleNC27560
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Overture Cary
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$1,649 - $3,843
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Overture Cary

1055 Hatches Pond LnMorrisville, NC 27560
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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

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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 High House at Cary Apartments priced from $1,016. Lake Cameron has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,116. Here are the most affordable Somerset apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
High House at Cary ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,016
Lake Cameron1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,116
The WaterfordA11BR,1BA$1,157
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Biltmore Garden1BR,1BA$1,158
Preston ViewA21BR,1BA$1,171
Huntington ApartmentsTHE GAZEBO1BR,1BA$1,199
Bexley at Carpenter VillageAshley1BR,1BA$1,254
Westwood ParkTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,279
Aviation Crossing ApartmentsCanyon1BR,1BA$1,293
Crosstimbers ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset, NC

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerset area is the $1.46 price per square foot Monroe Model at ABODE Alderwood in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Somerset apartment is the Archer Model at ABODE at Ream's Pointe starting at $2,799 with a $1.48 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$1.46
ABODE at Ream's PointeArcher3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Bexley at PrestonAugusta3BR,2BA$1.38
Crabtree Crossing Apartments and TownhomesThe Magnolia Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Treybrooke at the ParkDelany (TH)2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Bexley Panther CreekWeston2BR,2BA$1.44
Brampton MoorsAberdeen2BR,2BA$1.49
Crosstimbers ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1.54
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Biltmore Garden1BR,1BA$1.45
High House at Cary ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40

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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 $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset?

The cheapest apartment in Somerset is High House at Cary Apartments which is listed at $1,016, while the average apartment in Somerset costs $2,232.

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 24 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 $204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerset.

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