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403 West

Mariners Crossing

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Brentmoor Apartments

Nu Six Forks

Lake Lynn Reserve Apartments

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North Oaks Landing

Thornhill Apartments

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Sunnybrook Residences

Regatta at Lake Lynn

The Ashton

Link Apartments® Glenwood South

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Olde Towne Residences

Kensington Park

South Valley Apartments

714 Highgate Pl

704 McMakin St

Crest at Brier Creek

Trails Corner Apartments

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115 Bart St, Unit B, Unit B

Remington Place

The Arden

Chandler Ridge

Comet Garner

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Cortland Falls River

MAA Crabtree

The Apartments at St. Mary's

The Meadows at Brier Creek

Loch Raven Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

MAA Brier Falls

The Maddox

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Shellbrook

Bacarra

The Tribute

Wesley

Marquis on Edwards Mill

Cameron Court

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Stonehenge

River Haven

The Summit at Avent Ferry

Perry Point

The Row

1520 Collegeview Ave

3326 Ruffin St

4200 Greencastle Ct

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Hunting Ridge

The Groves

1321 Park Glen Dr

852 Athens Dr

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,503 | $915 | $4,127 |
| Cheap Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $636 | $6,450 |
| Cheap Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $797 | $8,104 |
| Cheap Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $719 | $8,206 |
| Cheap Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $620 | $10,000+ |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $949 | $3,525 |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Laurel Crossing Apartments which is listed at $636, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,380.
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 4,902 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 $466 which is $1,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.