Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summerlyn Neighborhood of Clayton, NC from $700 (7 Rentals)

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Buckhorn Branch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buckhorn Branch

721 Wildwood DrClayton, NC 27520
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112 N Church St
Studio Apartments

112 N Church St

112 N Church StClayton, NC 27520

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Clayton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Manor

500 S Boling StClayton, NC 27520
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Cheapest Available Summerlyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summerlyn area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Cobblers Station priced from $1,390. Spinning Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Summerlyn apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cobblers Station2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,390
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley1BR,1BA$1,499
The Arbors at East VillageThe Longleaf2BR,2BA$1,648

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerlyn, NC

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summerlyn area is the $1.40 price per square foot The Longleaf Model at The Arbors at East Village in the in the Riverwood neighborhood starting from $1,648. The second greatest value Summerlyn apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at Cobblers Station starting at $1,390 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Riverwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summerlyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Arbors at East VillageThe Longleaf2BR,2BA$1.40
Cobblers Station2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley1BR,1BA$2.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summerlyn Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summerlyn?

The cheapest apartment in Summerlyn is Spinning Mill Lofts which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Summerlyn costs $1,947.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summerlyn?

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 2 regular apartments in Summerlyn 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 Summerlyn?

Cheap apartments in Summerlyn have an average cost of $191 which is $1,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerlyn.

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