Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $625 (82 Rentals)

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North Oaks Landing
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$1,388 - $1,613
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Concord Apartments
$1,488 - $1,570
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$808 - $1,808
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Concord Apartments

3920 Knickerbocker PkyRaleigh, NC 27612
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South Ridge
$1,500 - $1,505
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$1,255 - $1,505
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South Ridge

1622 Proctor RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Bridgeport
$1,504 - $1,554
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$1,053 - $1,586
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Bridgeport

4101 Lake Lynn DrRaleigh, NC 27613
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Sunnybrook Pointe
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$1,550 - $1,816
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$1,550 - $1,816
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$1,550 - $1,816
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Sunnybrook Pointe

3301 Sungrove LnRaleigh, NC 27610
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Skyhouse Raleigh
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$1,594 - $2,657
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$944 - $2,674
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Skyhouse Raleigh

308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Tryon Grove
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Tryon Grove

2500-2516 Tryon Grove DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Dover Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Apartments

706 Wexford DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Brickettwood Apartments
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Brickettwood Apartments

2105-2131 North Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Cedar Moor
3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Moor

2410-2559 Melvid CtRaleigh, NC 27610
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Anclote Arms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Anclote Arms

3609 Anclote PlRaleigh, NC 27607
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Fox Haven Apartments
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Fox Haven Apartments

7021 Fox Haven PlRaleigh, NC 27616
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Gresham Hills
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Gresham Hills

7630 Gresham Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27615

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 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 $929.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Walnut Woods Apartments which is listed at $1,318, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,367.

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 3,969 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 $452 which is $1,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.

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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

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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.

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Discover Raleigh, North Carolina: A Locals Take on the City of Oaks

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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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.