Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $400 (121 Rentals)

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Sailboat Bay
$1,008 - $1,344
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Sailboat Bay

3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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Concord Apartments
$1,016 - $1,546
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Concord Apartments

3920 Knickerbocker PkyRaleigh, NC 27612
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Brentwood West
$1,108 - $1,569
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Brentwood West

3800-3839 Brentwood RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Wakefield Glen
$1,230 - $2,202
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Wakefield Glen

2400 Garden Hill DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Hunting Ridge
$1,239 - $1,569
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Hunting Ridge

1001-1019 Fox Hunt LnRaleigh, NC 27615
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Lofts at North Hills
$1,245 - $3,281
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Lofts at North Hills

214 Lofts LnRaleigh, NC 27609
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Cortland Falls River
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$1,247 - $5,399
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Leigh House
$1,250 - $2,062
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Leigh House

2421 Landmark DrRaleigh, NC 27607
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South Ridge
$1,255 - $1,505
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South Ridge

1622 Proctor RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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Raleigh, NC
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It'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 $942.

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 $2,294.

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 3,127 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 $450 which is $1,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Discover Raleigh, North Carolina: A Locals Take on the City of Oaks

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Greetings from Chris Munier, your resident expert on Raleigh, North Carolina. If you're thinking of moving to this central-NC community, then I’m here to help you scope out its top qualities.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.