
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $650 (413 Rentals) Page 2 of 9


Spanish Trace Apartments

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South Ridge

6108 Spice Ridge Ln

4800 Hoyle Dr

6116 Spice Ridge Ln

4724 Hoyle Dr

Nu Six Forks

MILLBROOK POINTE

MAA Crabtree
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Trailwood Crossing Apartments

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Sailboat Bay

Hamilton Ridge

The Domain Apartments

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Lofts at North Hills

Lynnwood Park

Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes

View at Lake Lynn

Regatta at Lake Lynn

Kensington Park
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

Gorman Crossings

Averelle North Hills

605 Hilltop Dr

6901 Glendower Rd

619 Hilltop Dr

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Six Forks Station Apartments

Longview Village Apartments

Regency Park Apartment Homes

709 Highgate Pl

Crest at Brier Creek
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

Midtown Park Townhomes

Wynslow Park*

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Avana Lake Lynn

Enclave @ Crabtree

Forest Edge Townhomes

4813 Brockton Dr

Laurel Springs

Foxwood Apartments

MAA Trinity

Woodlake Downs
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MAA Providence

The Ashton

The District

3141 Woodpecker Ct

Village of Pickwick

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Hunting Ridge

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Windsor Falls

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Montecito

The Summit at Avent Ferry

312 Dacian Rd
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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 | $1,531 | $915 | $3,151 |
| Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $650 | $6,453 |
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $650 | $7,441 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $574 | $4,000 |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $799 | $5,487 |
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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 $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Terrace at Rock Quarry which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,281.
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 2,967 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 $533 which is $1,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
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Discover Raleigh, North Carolina: A Locals Take on the City of Oaks
Written by: Chris Munier
Greetings from Chris Munier, your resident expert on Raleigh, North Carolina. If you're thinking of moving to this central-NC community, then I’m here to help you scope out its top qualities.

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Did you recently land a new job in Raleigh but can’t find a suitable place to live? This is a common issue for working professionals making career changes, especially in a transplant-heavy area like Raleigh.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh
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Student apartments are not always easy to find in every location, but that’s not the case in the university-rich city of Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh
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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.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.