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Cortland Glenwood South

Link Apartments® Glenwood South

Lexington Farms Apartments

The Miles

Aventon Nora

Lassiter at North Hills

Junction Six Forks

The Franklin at Crossroads

Residences Glenwood Place
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The SoHo Luxury Apartments

Sojourn Glenwood Place

Oberlin Court Apartments

9200 Exchange

ACCENT BRIER CREEK

Allora Pines

The Devon Four25

Jamison at Brier Creek

The L Apartments

712 Tucker
Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Address East End

Abberly Royal Creek Apartment Homes

Town Triangle Crossing

District at 54

616 at the Village

Solis Hills

Camden Village District

MAA Hue

Elan City Center

The Edition on Oberlin

511 Faye

The Greens at Centennial Campus

Alexan Moto

MAA Vale

The Maggie

400H

Indigo Apartments

Alexander Crossing

Weston Reserve Apartments

The Pointe at Heritage

The Lodge at Crossroads

Village Gate Apartments at Knightdale

The Slater

Abberly Place Apartment Homes

The Manor at Weston

The Lofts at Knightdale Station

Candour House
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 | $1,510 | $878 | $2,950 |
| Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $450 | $6,417 |
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $750 | $8,071 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $625 | $10,000+ |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $780 | $6,608 |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $949 | $6,800 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Raleigh, NC Area Reviews
Chris • 1+ years in Raleigh
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 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 $897.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is The Oaks Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,336.
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 6,509 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 $509 which is $1,827 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

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.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!


