
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $400 (187 Rentals)Page 4 of 4
Top Rated Apartments in Raleigh.
Cheap Apartments in Raleigh.


The Manor at Weston

Marquis Ellis Crossing

Audubon Parc

Abberly Solaire

Alta Davis

Cary Greens At Preston

Marquis on Cary Parkway

The Lodge at Crossroads

AXIS Crossroads

Parkstone at Knightdale

Bexley at Preston

NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities

The Pace at Holding Village

Legacy Heritage

Hawthorne at Traditions

MAA Nixie

Bell Preston Reserve

Hawthorne at the Parkway

The Lindley at Grove 98

Brizo

The Bristol

Legacy Wake Forest Apartments

District Lofts

Lofts at Weston Lakeside

Avalon Perimeter Park

Broadstone Trailside

Apartments at The Arboretum

Pointe at Lake CrabTree

Ashby at Twin Lakes

Weston Lakeside Apartments

Pines at Wake Forest

Grace Park

Bainbridge Cary
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 | $1,486 | $842 | $5,512 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $450 | $6,647 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $880 | $8,146 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $820 | $9,975 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $470 | $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 $2,638.
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 3,027 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 $438 which is $2,200 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.

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