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Infinity Six Forks

Berkshire Village District

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Oberlin Court Apartments

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MAA Hue

927 West Morgan

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Junction Six Forks

Chester Hills
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The Metropolitan

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Cortland Glenwood South

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Leigh House

ACCENT BRIER CREEK

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The Dillon

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The Signal

The Mallory

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Allora Pines

Address East End

District at 54
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Jamison at Brier Creek

712 Tucker

The Holston

616 at the Village

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The Miles

Aventon Nora

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Alexan Moto

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The Franklin at Crossroads

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400H

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Park and Market
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Camden Village District

Taryn at 401

The Edition on Oberlin

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Lassiter at North Hills

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Mira

Town Triangle Crossing

Anson at North Hills

200 E Edenton St

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Indigo Apartments

The Pointe at Heritage
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Lantower Weston Corners

Weston Reserve Apartments

Town Station

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Tryon Place

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The Manor at Weston

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Alexander Crossing

Village Gate Apartments at Knightdale

Abberly Place Apartment Homes

The Lofts at Knightdale Station

The Lodge at Crossroads
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 | $1,477 | $885 | $2,755 |
| Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $625 | $6,450 |
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $797 | $9,864 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $625 | $9,209 |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $620 | $10,000+ |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $949 | $5,201 |
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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 $932.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is The Terrace at Rock Quarry which is listed at $664, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,314.
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 3,615 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 $463 which is $1,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
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