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Clairmont at Trinity

Magnolia Grove Apartments

Crabtree Creek Place

Camden Carolinian

1422 Scales St

4610 Tyne Dr

The Pines

Triangle Park Apartments

Legacy 2000

Indigo Apartments

Featherstone Village

The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes

MAA 900 Waterford

Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes

MAA Hermitage

Chatham Forest Apartments

Haven at Research Triangle Park

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Cary Greens At Preston

Westchester

AXIS Crossroads

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North Forest Apartments

MAA Research Park

Flats on 7th Apartments

Bryan Woods Apartment

Tryon Station

The Waterford

Merriwood Apartments

Oxford Square

The Lodge at Crossroads

Harrison Grande

Cobblestone Village

Preston View

Aurella Cary

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Amberwood at Lochmere

Caveness Farms Apartments

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The Lex at Brier Creek

Plat 4 Research Triangle

Cary Pines Apartments

Town Station Lofts

Foxridge Apartments

Bexley at Heritage

Greystone at Widewaters

Treybrooke at the Park

The Pointe at Heritage

Encore at Heritage

MAA Arringdon

Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments

Ashton Woods Apartments

The Lofts at Knightdale Station
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 | $1,498 | $900 | $2,655 |
| Cheap Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $710 | $6,450 |
| Cheap Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $845 | $8,104 |
| Cheap Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $719 | $7,538 |
| Cheap Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $595 | $10,000+ |
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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 $926.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,375.
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 5,243 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 $512 which is $1,863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh
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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.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh
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Student apartments are not always easy to find in every location, but that’s not the case in the university-rich city of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Discover Terrific Apartment Opportunities Near Raleighs Largest Employers
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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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.