
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $400 (123 Rentals)
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Vivo Living North Woods

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Village at Town Center

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Sailboat Bay

Woodlake Downs

Sterling Glenwood Apartments

Brentwood West

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Oak City Apartments
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The Oaks Apartments

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Andover at Crabtree

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Regatta at Lake Lynn

Parkwood Village Apartments

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Maystone at Wakefield

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Bacarra

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The Ashton

Villages at Raleigh Beach
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The Apartments at St. Mary's

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Concord Apartments

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River Haven

Raleigh Exchange

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Hunting Ridge
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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The Park at North Ridge

Lexington Farms Apartments

South Ridge

Madison Wakefield

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Creekside at Crabtree

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Wakefield Glen

The Villages at McCullers Walk

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The Residences at Wakefield
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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The Franklin at Crossroads

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works

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Bexley at Brier Creek

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District at 54

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Jamison at Brier Creek

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The Gramercy

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The Greens at Centennial Campus

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Jones Grant Urban Flats

Elevate Brier Creek
Discover Terrific Apartment Opportunities Near Raleigh’s Largest Employers
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $899 | $2,950 |
| Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $600 | $6,417 |
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $565 | $8,071 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $719 | $10,000+ |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $785 | $10,000+ |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $949 | $4,764 |
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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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Lynnwood Park which is listed at $836, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,451.
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 7,711 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 $1,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh
Written by: Chris Munier
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.

Discover Terrific Apartment Opportunities Near Raleighs Largest Employers
Written by: Chris Munier
Did you recently land a new job in Raleigh but can’t find a suitable place to live? This is a common issue for working professionals making career changes, especially in a transplant-heavy area like Raleigh.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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.

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.