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Pullen Station Lofts
211 Ashe AveRaleigh, NC 27605
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Vivo Living North Woods
3531 Wake Forest RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Bridges at North Hills
6625 Lake Hill DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Westgrove Tower Condominiums
4700 Westgrove StRaleigh, NC 27606
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The District
1000 Navaho DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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The Harrison Apartments
2717 Capital BlvdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Wedgwood Apartments
740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Greenway Flats Apartments
1107 Garner RdRaleigh, NC 27601
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Skyhouse Raleigh
308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Tribute
1300 Tribute Center DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Creekside at Crabtree
4700 Riverwood CirRaleigh, NC 27612
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The Apartments at St. Mary's
600 St. Mary's StRaleigh, NC 27605
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Level at 401
5721 Goodstone DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Platform
600 W Cabarrus StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Tree Top
1328-1410 Steinbeck DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Brookside Apartments
1406 Brookside DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Broadstone Oak City
2911 Mid Century DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Leigh House
2421 Landmark DrRaleigh, NC 27607
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MAA Wade Park
5443 Wade Park BlvdRaleigh, NC 27607
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St. Albans Lofts
600 Saint Albans DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Mira
121 Kindley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Lincoln
408 E Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Row
1021 S Saunders StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Metropolitan
314 W Jones StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Link Apartments® Glenwood South
202 N West StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Gramercy
650 W North StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Berkshire Village District
2128 Clark AveRaleigh, NC 27605
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Forge at Raleigh Iron Works
2221 Iron Works DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Olde Towne Residences
2301 Ostracod LnRaleigh, NC 27610
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The Point
605 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Maddox
5341 Arrival DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Cortland Glenwood South
417 W Peace StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Sunnybrook Residences
2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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Anderson Flats
2841 Manorcrest CtRaleigh, NC 27609
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Ray at The Weld
1000 Hammell DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Signal
721 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Sojourn Glenwood Place
3310 Womans Club DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Residences Glenwood Place
3711 Exchange Glenwood PlRaleigh, NC 27612
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The Edition on Oberlin
305 Oberlin RdRaleigh, NC 27605
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The Greens at Centennial Campus
320 The Greens CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Jones Grant Urban Flats
1040 Wake Towne DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Elan City Center
510 N Wilmington StRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Dillon
401 W Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27603
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511 Faye
511 Fayetteville StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Park and Market
141 Park at North Hills StRaleigh, NC 27609
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Lassiter at North Hills
4209 Lassiter Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Allora Southview
211 Hammond DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Miles
10 W Franklin StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Oberlin Court Apartments
1009 Wade AveRaleigh, NC 27605
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $899 | $3,805 |
| Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $600 | $6,417 |
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $565 | $8,071 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $625 | $10,000+ |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $625 | $9,548 |
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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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Pullen Station Lofts which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,384.
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 556 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 $475 which is $1,909 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.
Helpful Local Expert Guides
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.
Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh
Written by: Chris Munier
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
Written by: Chris Munier
Did you recently land a new job in Raleigh but can’t find a suitable place to live? This is a common issue for working professionals making career changes, especially in a transplant-heavy area like Raleigh.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips
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.