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Montecito
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$1,101 - $1,411
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Montecito

3800 Colby DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Brentwood West
$1,108 - $1,343
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Brentwood West

3800-3839 Brentwood RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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403 West
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$1,114 - $2,467
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403 West

403 Wolf Creek CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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North Oaks Landing
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$1,132 - $2,970
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Windsor Falls
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$1,140 - $1,726
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Windsor Falls

1500 Sunbow Falls LnRaleigh, NC 27609
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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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Shellbrook
$1,150 - $1,830
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Shellbrook

910 Shellbrook CtRaleigh, NC 27609
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Columns at Wakefield
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$1,154 - $1,896
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Columns at Wakefield

14114 Chriswick House LnRaleigh, NC 27614
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Sunnybrook Residences
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$1,178 - $1,937
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Sunnybrook Residences

2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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Vivo Living Raleigh
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$1,184 - $1,325
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Vivo Living Raleigh

4400 Capital BlvdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Wakefield Glen
$1,194 - $2,209
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Wakefield Glen

2400 Garden Hill DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Olde Towne Residences
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$1,199 - $2,072
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Olde Towne Residences

2301 Ostracod LnRaleigh, NC 27610
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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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Olde School Commons which is listed at $709, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,295.

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 2,296 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 $500 which is $1,795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.

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