Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $450 (438 Rentals) Page 2 of 9

Regency Park Apartment Homes

Parkwood Village Apartments

The Domain Apartments

Midtown Crossing

Trailwood Crossing Apartments

Laurel Oaks

The Park at North Ridge

Spanish Trace Apartments

403 West

The Meadows at Brier Creek

Laurel Springs

VERT at Six Forks

Columns at Wakefield

Madison Hunters Glen

North Oaks Landing

MAA Trinity

Bridgeport

Central on the Green Apartment Homes

Maystone at Wakefield

Enclave @ Crabtree

The Villages at McCullers Walk

Village at Town Center

The Greens at Tryon

The Exchange at Brier Creek

Avana Lake Lynn

Ashborough Apartments

717 Hampstead Pl

Raleigh Exchange

Six Forks Station Apartments

The Piedmont Raleigh

MAA Brier Falls

Remington Place

The Summit at Avent Ferry

Marshall Park Apartments + Townhomes

Stonehenge

Cortland Falls River

The Quinn On Ravenglass

Marquis on Edwards Mill

Everly on 401

View at Lake Lynn

Waterstone at Brier Creek Apartments
Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $853 | $4,155 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $450 | $6,417 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $764 | $8,071 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $649 | $10,000+ |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $775 | $4,512 |
Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $939 | $6,900 |
Explore Raleigh
Getting Around Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Raleigh, NC Area Reviews
Chris • 1+ years in Raleigh
February 27, 2025It's an ideal spot for college students, young families, and business professionals. If you can tolerate some traffic jams periodically, then Raleigh's a terrific area in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Raleigh is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is The Oaks Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,316.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Raleigh?
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 3,119 regular apartments in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Raleigh have an average cost of $581 which is $1,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh
Written by: Chris Munier
Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.