2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC Under $1,200 (101 Rentals)

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Sommerset Place
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$1,200 - $1,593
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Sommerset Place

6717 Six Forks RdRaleigh, NC 27615
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Discover Raleigh, North Carolina: A Local's Take on the City of Oaks

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Sailboat Bay
$1,173 - $1,344
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$982 - $1,344
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Sailboat Bay

3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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North Oaks Landing
$1,146 - $3,065
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Concord Apartments
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$1,083 - $1,258
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$1,110 - $1,519
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Concord Apartments

3920 Knickerbocker PkyRaleigh, NC 27612
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Discover Terrific Apartment Opportunities Near Raleigh’s Largest Employers

Moving to Raleigh for a new job? Discover top apartment rentals with short commutes near major employers like WakeMed, Fidelity, and Cisco Systems.

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Brentwood West
$1,159 - $1,343
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$1,108 - $1,343
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Brentwood West

3800-3839 Brentwood RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Raleigh, NC
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It'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 2 Bedroom Raleigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Raleigh with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Raleigh is at Terrace at Rock Quarry listed at $797.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Raleigh Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Raleigh is $1,870.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Raleigh Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Raleigh is a 2,128 square feet unit starting from $3,729 at NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities.

What is the average size for Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Raleigh is currently 1,242 sq ft.

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