
Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $400 (165 Rentals)
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Milner Commons

Vivo Living Raleigh

Vivo Living North Woods

The Harrison

The District North Hills

Everly on 401

Platform

Elan City Center
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Wakefield Station

Address King Charles

Sunnybrook Residences

Olde Towne Residences

Maystone at Wakefield

Comet Garner

Cortland Falls River

Villages at Raleigh Beach

Hudson 5401

The Acorn on Person Street

The Row
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Broadstone Oak City

511 Faye

Sojourn Glenwood Place

Elan Capital Hills

Foxwood Apartments

Sunnybrook Pointe

The Point

The Signal

Marshall Park Apartments + Townhomes
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The Falstaff

Litchford 315 Apartments

The Villages at McCullers Walk

Anderson Flats

9200 Exchange

Bacarra

The Miles

Atlantic Springs
Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Conclave Glenwood

Elevate Brier Creek

The Dillon

The Metropolitan

The Edison Lofts Apartments

Raleigh Exchange

Allora Southview

Crabtree Lakeside

Meridian at Sutton Square

400H

The Arden Apartments

Residences Glenwood Place

Mira
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 | $1,506 | $840 | $4,970 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $450 | $7,218 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $680 | $8,946 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $820 | $9,919 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $470 | $4,795 |
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Raleigh?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Raleigh is at Milner Commons listed at $875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Raleigh Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Raleigh Apartment is $918 at Bridges at North Hills.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Raleigh Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Raleigh is starting from $880 at The Wilde.
What is the most affordable Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wilde and starts from $820.
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.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.