Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC (748 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Raleigh that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC

There are currently 16777 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Raleigh, NC area.The three Raleigh neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Outer Northern Outlying, Downtown Raleigh, and Northeast Raleigh. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Raleigh Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Outer Northern Outlying4/44130$1,865
Downtown Raleigh4/43345$1,899
Northeast Raleigh4/42629$6,800
Southwest Raleigh4/42004$1,906
Outlying North Cary Morrisville4/41882$1,998
Northwest Raleigh4/41720$2,995
Outlying East Raleigh4/41627$2,475
Warehouse District4/41587$2,560
Five Points4/41584$2,428
Boylan Heights4/41583$2,501

Pet Friendliest Raleigh Apartments for Rent

The Raleigh Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Maggie in the Cameron Village neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Meridian at Harrison Pointe in the Outlying North Cary Morrisville neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Raleigh apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Maggie4/4Cameron Village$1,435
Meridian at Harrison Pointe4/4Outlying North Cary Morrisville$1,299
Lofts at Weston Lakeside4/4Outlying North Cary Morrisville$1,398
Indigo Apartments4/4RTP$962
Andover at Crabtree4/4Crabtree Valley$1,050
Leigh House4/4Lake Boone Trail$1,133
Legacy Wake Forest Apartments4/4Outer Northern Outlying$1,425
Palisades of Wake Forest4/4Outer Northern Outlying$1,245
Abode Kerr Ridge4/4Crabtree Valley$2,799
Bluebird on Seventy4/4Garner Fuquay Varina$1,484

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Raleigh, NC

The lowest priced Raleigh apartment at a property that allows pets is the A1A 1 Bed Model at Indigo Apartments in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $962. The second cheapest Raleigh Pet Friendly apartment is the A3 Model at Andover at Crabtree, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,050 in the Two Courts neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Raleigh apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Indigo ApartmentsA1A$962
Andover at CrabtreeA3$1,050
Leigh Housea3b_hc$1,133
Palisades of Wake ForestThe York w/Balcony$1,245
Meridian at Harrison PointeA3$1,299
Lofts at Weston LakesideRA5$1,398
Legacy Wake Forest ApartmentsA1$1,425
The MaggieWADE$1,542
Bluebird on SeventyA1C$1,549
Abode Kerr RidgeGarrison$2,799

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Raleigh Overview

The capital city of the great state of North Carolina and a jewel of the east coast, Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the entire nation. Taking its name from Sir Walter Raleigh and acting as home to a number of prestigious universities, Raleigh's effortless mix of southern charm and big city convenience meld to create a truly one-of-a-kind city. A wide variety of options for Raleigh apartments in neighborhoods all over the area make this city a wonderful place to move to.

Why live in Raleigh, NC?

From the nightlife excitement that lines the downtown scene to the large number of world-class eateries and art galleries, Raleigh has been a gem of North Carolina for decades. It's no coincidence that this dynamic and on-the-move destination boasts the title of state capital, effortlessly blending historic architecture with modern convenience. Raleigh has consistently made the list of 'best places to live' by a wide swath of distinguished media, including #1 by Businessweek and #3 by Forbes.

Raleigh, NC
Population: 469,298

Ranked #41

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Raleigh, NC

Ranked #2

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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It'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 Pet Friendly Raleigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Raleigh?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Raleigh is at Cedar Trace listed at $450.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Raleigh Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Raleigh is $1,860.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Raleigh Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Raleigh is a 3,474 square feet unit starting from $885 at Arbor Creek.

What is the average size for Raleigh Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Raleigh is currently at 759 sq ft.

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