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Sunnybrook Residences

Perry Point

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Brentmoor Apartments

The Exchange at Brier Creek

Mariners Crossing

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The Park at North Ridge

1513 Leanne Ct, Unit 1

4200 Greencastle Ct
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Rhyne's Gate Apartments

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Six Forks Station Apartments

Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes

The Apartments at St. Mary's

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403 West

Marshall Park Apartments + Townhomes

The Summit at Avent Ferry

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Olde Towne Residences

Laurel Oaks

The Greens at Tryon
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Hamilton Ridge

MAA Vale

Crabtree Lakeside

The Edison Lofts Apartments

The Tribute

The Meadows at Brier Creek

Kensington Park

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Shellbrook

Raleigh Exchange

Ashley Park Apartments

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Montecito West

Marquis on Edwards Mill

River Haven

Spring Forest

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Wakefield Glen

Sterling

801 Devereux St

3708 Lexington Dr

The District at North Hills

1112-1114 S East St

1426 Old Trinity Cir

1008 Navaho Dr

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Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

South Valley Apartments

4720 Hoyle Dr

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Hunting Ridge

Brookefield Apartments

North Hills at Town Center

Conclave Glenwood

Edwards Mill
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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 | $1,511 | $899 | $2,755 |
| Cheap Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $600 | $4,478 |
| Cheap Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $599 | $3,650 |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $949 | $5,357 |
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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 $840.
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 $1,632.
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 5,072 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 $535 which is $1,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
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