Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $915 (98 Rentals)

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Skyhouse Raleigh
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$1,023 - $1,353
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$1,023 - $2,693

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Skyhouse Raleigh

308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Level at 401
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$1,041
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$1,164 - $1,657

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Studio Apartments Available Sep 8

Level at 401

5721 Goodstone DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Sunnybrook Residences
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$1,095 - $1,168
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$1,148 - $2,017

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Sunnybrook Residences

2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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Wedgwood Apartments
$1,095 - $1,319
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$1,095 - $1,819

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$1,095 - $1,819
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Wedgwood Apartments

740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Elan City Center
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$1,131 - $1,891
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$1,196 - $3,117

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Studio Apartments Available Jun 28

Elan City Center

510 N Wilmington StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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Leigh House
$1,212 - $1,331
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$1,246 - $2,167

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Studio Apartments Available Jun 26

Leigh House

2421 Landmark DrRaleigh, NC 27607
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The Point
$1,212 - $1,656
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$1,306 - $3,364

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The Point

605 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Allora Southview
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$1,250 - $1,485
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$1,355 - $2,235

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Studio Apartments Available Jul 7

Allora Southview

211 Hammond DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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511 Faye
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$1,253 - $2,833
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$1,277 - $2,833

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511 Faye

511 Fayetteville StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Lincoln
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$1,267 - $1,500
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$1,267 - $2,250

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Studio Apartments Available Jun 30

The Lincoln

408 E Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Dillon
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$1,285 - $1,804
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$1,409 - $3,784

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The Dillon

401 W Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Maeve
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$1,330 - $2,139
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$1,499 - $5,969

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Maeve

319 W Lenoir StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Gramercy
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$1,335 - $1,485
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$1,380 - $2,565

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The Gramercy

650 W North StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Mira
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$1,346 - $1,707
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$1,441 - $3,335

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Mira

121 Kindley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Signal
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$1,346 - $1,501
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$1,400 - $5,088

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The Signal

721 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Anderson Flats
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$1,365 - $1,431
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$1,431 - $2,333

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Studio Apartments Available Jul 25

Anderson Flats

2841 Manorcrest CtRaleigh, NC 27609
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A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Westgrove Tower Condominiums which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,184.

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 3,210 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 $445 which is $1,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.

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