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The Devon Four25

Creekside at Crabtree

Cameron Court Apartments

Chandler Ridge

Elan City Center

Cortland Glenwood South

Bell Jones Franklin

The SoHo Luxury Apartments

Sojourn Glenwood Place
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Anderson Flats

MAA Crabtree

Lexington Farms Apartments

616 at the Village

Aventon Nora

ACCENT BRIER CREEK

The Edison Lofts Apartments

The Franklin at Crossroads

Address East End

712 Tucker
Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Maggie

9200 Exchange

Camden Village District

The Edition on Oberlin

Solis Hills

The Gramercy

Abberly Royal Creek Apartment Homes

Lassiter at North Hills

The Greens at Centennial Campus

MAA Vale

Alexan Moto

Town Triangle Crossing

MAA Hue

Indigo Apartments

Weston Reserve Apartments

Alexander Crossing

Abberly Place Apartment Homes

The Pointe at Heritage

WaterWalk Raleigh RTP

Century Grove Park

The Lofts at Knightdale Station

Avalon Perimeter Park

The Lodge at Crossroads

The Slater

Candour House

Village Gate Apartments at Knightdale

Marquis Ellis Crossing
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 | $1,448 | $848 | $2,950 |
| Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $450 | $6,417 |
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $800 | $8,071 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $649 | $8,389 |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $780 | $4,553 |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $949 | $3,500 |
Explore Raleigh
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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is The Oaks Apartments which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,258.
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 5,835 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 $506 which is $1,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

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.

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!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.


