
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC Under $5,000 (595 Rentals)


Solis Buffaloe

MAA Vale

The Wilde

Parker Apartments

Abberly Royal Creek

Madison Wakefield
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Camden Village District

Meridian at North Hills

District at 54

Prose New Hope

Solis Hills

Meridian at Sutton Square

MAA Hue
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Bryn Athyn at Six Forks

Edwards Mill

Ashley Park Apartments

Sterling Town Center

Taryn at 401

Pines of Ashton

Creekside at Crabtree

The Holston

Allora Southview

Alexan Moto

Allora Pines

Elan Capital Hills
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Atlantic Springs

St. Albans Lofts

Town Triangle Crossing

400H

Altitude Raleigh Apartments

The Row

The Acorn on Person Street
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The Miles

Alta Town Center

The Keaton at Brier Creek

Raleigh Exchange

Highland North Hills

Platform

The Ninety Nine

Broadstone Oak City

Olde Towne Residences

Bell Jones Franklin
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The Signal
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 | $1,553 | $869 | $4,957 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $450 | $6,417 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $764 | $8,071 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $649 | $9,575 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $470 | $4,900 |
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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
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Raleigh, NC Area Reviews
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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 2 Bedroom Raleigh Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Raleigh with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Raleigh is at Laurel Crossing Apartments listed at $764.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Raleigh Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Raleigh is $2,096.
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 $3,485 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 1,154 sq ft.
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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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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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