Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $625 (98 Rentals)

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Six Forks Station Apartments
$1,371 - $2,263
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$954 - $2,179
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$84
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$1,038 - $2,263
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Six Forks Station Apartments

8501 New Brunswick LnRaleigh, NC 27615
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Village at Town Center
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$1,383 - $1,448
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$919 - $1,437
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$30
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$949 - $1,467
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Village at Town Center

4110 Wake Hills LnRaleigh, NC 27616
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North Oaks Landing
$1,432 - $1,687
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$991 - $1,645
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$42
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$1,033 - $1,687
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Maystone at Wakefield
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$1,438 - $1,532
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$1,050 - $1,482
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$50
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$1,100 - $1,532
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Maystone at Wakefield

11100 Beckstone WayRaleigh, NC 27614
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The Oaks at Brier Creek
$1,475 - $1,753
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$1,231 - $1,708
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$45
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$1,276 - $1,753
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The Oaks at Brier Creek

9930-9941 Brier Oak PlRaleigh, NC 27617
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The Residences at Wakefield
$1,504 - $2,104
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$1,172 - $5,000
Required Monthly Fees
$52
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$1,224 - $5,052
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The Residences at Wakefield

12201 Oakwood View DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Bridgeport
$1,518 - $1,558
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$1,176 - $1,558
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$47
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$1,223 - $1,605
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Bridgeport

4101 Lake Lynn DrRaleigh, NC 27613
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Hunting Ridge
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$1,565
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$1,175 - $1,755
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$10
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$1,185 - $1,765
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Hunting Ridge

1001-1019 Fox Hunt LnRaleigh, NC 27615
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Bacarra
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$1,579 - $1,749
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$1,077 - $1,699
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$1,127 - $1,749
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Bacarra

6411 Farmgate RdRaleigh, NC 27606
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The Ashton
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$1,584 - $1,749
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$961 - $1,620
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$129
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$1,090 - $1,749
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The Ashton

8224 Green Lantern StRaleigh, NC 27613
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Dover Apartments
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Dover Apartments

706 Wexford DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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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 $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Maxwell Raleigh which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,410.

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 8,304 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 $473 which is $1,937 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh

Written by: Chris Munier

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.

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Discover Terrific Apartment Opportunities Near Raleighs Largest Employers

Written by: Chris Munier

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.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.