Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC Under $1,200 (68 Rentals)

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Hunting Ridge
$1,199 - $1,779
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Hunting Ridge

1001-1019 Fox Hunt LnRaleigh, NC 27615
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Olde Towne Residences
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$1,162 - $1,987
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Olde Towne Residences

2301 Ostracod LnRaleigh, NC 27610
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Everly on 401
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$1,143 - $1,936
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Everly on 401

7010 Fox Carriage DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Sunnybrook Residences
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$1,139 - $1,897
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Sunnybrook Residences

2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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Duraleigh Woods
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$1,132 - $1,628
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Duraleigh Woods

5600 Briar Oak LnRaleigh, NC 27612
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North Oaks Landing
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$1,119 - $2,747
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Lofts at North Hills
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$1,046 - $3,079
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Lofts at North Hills

214 Lofts LnRaleigh, NC 27609
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Columns at Wakefield
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$1,031 - $1,868
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Columns at Wakefield

14114 Chriswick House LnRaleigh, NC 27614
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Moving to Raleigh for a new job? Discover top apartment rentals with short commutes near major employers like WakeMed, Fidelity, and Cisco Systems.

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Sailboat Bay
$964 - $1,340
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Sailboat Bay

3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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Learn about Raleigh and the best places to live with original content written by our , Local Expert Chris Munier

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Pinnacle Apartments
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Pinnacle Apartments

5020-B Edwards Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27612
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NorthCity6

6350-6350 Terra Verde DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

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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Raleigh, NC
Population: 469,298

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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 Raleigh

How much are Studio apartments in Raleigh?

There are currently 596 Studio Apartments in Raleigh with rent ranges from $625 to $2,755 with an average price of $1,928.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Raleigh Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Raleigh ranges from $530 to $5,104 with an average monthly rent of $1,550.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Raleigh cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Raleigh range from $730 to $7,092. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,851.

How expensive are Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 594 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Raleigh on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $599 to $11,226 - averaging $2,125 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Discover Raleigh, North Carolina: A Locals Take on the City of Oaks

Written by: Chris Munier

Greetings from Chris Munier, your resident expert on Raleigh, North Carolina. If you're thinking of moving to this central-NC community, then I’m here to help you scope out its top qualities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.