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Brentmoor Apartments
$1,085 - $1,725
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$1,038 - $1,678
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Brentmoor Apartments

2080-2080 Brentmoor DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Montecito
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$1,085 - $1,395
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$1,069 - $1,379
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Montecito

3800 Colby DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Regatta at Lake Lynn
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$1,085 - $1,680
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$982 - $1,577
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$103

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$1,085 - $1,680
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Regatta at Lake Lynn

3000 Inland TrlRaleigh, NC 27613
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Brentwood West
$1,089 - $1,550
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$1,070 - $1,531
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Brentwood West

3800-3839 Brentwood RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Longview Apartments
$1,097 - $1,295
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$1,087 - $1,285
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$1,097 - $1,295
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Longview Apartments

700 Highgate PlRaleigh, NC 27610
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Wakefield Station
$1,100 - $2,450
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$989 - $2,339
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$111

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$1,100 - $2,450
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Wakefield Station

11201 Tidewater LnRaleigh, NC 27614
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Bacarra
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$1,102 - $1,819
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$1,052 - $1,769
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$50

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$1,102 - $1,819
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Bacarra

6411 Farmgate RdRaleigh, NC 27606
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Midtown Crossing
$1,104 - $1,739
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$991 - $1,626
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Midtown Crossing

317 Lynn RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Montecito West
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$1,125 - $1,540
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$1,091 - $1,506
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Montecito West

1313 Hardimont RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Sailboat Bay
$1,132 - $1,585
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$1,106 - $1,559
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Sailboat Bay

3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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Brookside Apartments
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$1,149 - $1,525
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$1,129 - $1,505
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$1,149 - $1,525
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Brookside Apartments

1406 Brookside DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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North Oaks Landing
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$1,153 - $1,626
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$1,111 - $1,584
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Thornhill Apartments
$1,175 - $3,155
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$1,075 - $3,055
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$1,175 - $3,155
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Thornhill Apartments

7203-7303 Plumleaf RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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Marquis on Edwards Mill
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$1,185 - $3,514
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$1,145 - $3,474
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$1,185 - $3,514
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Marquis on Edwards Mill

3301 Cotton Mill DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Shellbrook
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$1,185 - $1,780
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$1,135 - $1,730
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Shellbrook

910 Shellbrook CtRaleigh, NC 27609
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The Ashton
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$1,140 - $1,819
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$1,011 - $1,690
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$129

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$1,140 - $1,819
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The Ashton

8224 Green Lantern StRaleigh, NC 27613
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Cortland Falls River
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$1,191 - $6,946
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$1,120 - $6,875
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$1,191 - $6,946
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Olde Towne Residences
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$1,196 - $1,997
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$1,147 - $1,948
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Olde Towne Residences

2301 Ostracod LnRaleigh, NC 27610
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Everly on 401
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$1,099 - $1,758
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$999 - $1,658
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Everly on 401

7010 Fox Carriage DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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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 $901.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Green Meadows which is listed at $580, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,986.

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 6,008 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 $460 which is $2,526 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

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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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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.

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Discover Terrific Apartment Opportunities Near Raleighs Largest Employers

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

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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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

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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.