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The Tribute

Enclave @ Crabtree

Platform

The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes

Pines of Ashton

Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes

Sterling Town Center

Comet Garner

North Oaks Landing

The Exchange at Brier Creek

Madison Hunters Glen

The Greens at Tryon

MAA Wade Park

Marquis on Edwards Mill

Ashborough Apartments

MAA Brierdale

Villages at Raleigh Beach

MAA Crabtree Valley

Seasons at Umstead

Level at 401

Edwards Mill

Jones Grant Urban Flats

Wakefield Station

Rose Heights Apartments

Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

Legacy North Pointe Apartments

Hudson 5401

Sunnybrook Residences

Olde Towne Residences

Thornhill Apartments

Rosen at North Hills

Sojourn Glenwood Place

Retreat on Lake Lynn

Abberly Grove

The Arden Apartments

Sailboat Bay

Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes

The Park at North Ridge

Cortland Falls River

Crest at Brier Creek

The Apartments at St. Mary's
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 | $1,492 | $875 | $5,512 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $450 | $6,979 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $859 | $8,633 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $820 | $9,656 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $590 | $3,350 |
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 $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Olde School Commons which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,625.
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 3,194 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 $437 which is $2,188 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.

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.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.