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Parker Apartments

Highland North Hills

Wildwoods Of Lake Johnson

The Edition on Oberlin

Elan City Center

Rhyne's Gate Apartments

The Maggie

611 Washington St, Unit Apt C

The Holston

Oak Forest Pointe

Alexan Moto

5605 Thea Ln

MAA Vale

5410-5412 Dorcas St

2305 Hill St

Solis Hills

1204 Duplin Rd

3800 Marcom St

3730 Pardue Woods Pl

300 Chamberlain St, Unit B

The Townes at Bishops Park
Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,505 | $800 | $3,418 |
| Cheap Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $450 | $6,417 |
| Cheap Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $750 | $8,071 |
| Cheap Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $625 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $780 | $9,994 |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $949 | $6,800 |
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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 $887.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is The Oaks Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,383.
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 6,492 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 $527 which is $1,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!




























