
Gated Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC Under $1,300 (71 Rentals)


616 at the Village

Oldham & Worth

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The Gramercy

Camellia

Residences Glenwood Place

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The Devon Four25

Meridian at Sutton Square

The Enclave at Crossroads

Infinity Six Forks
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Elan City Center

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Jones Grant Urban Flats

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works

Lexington Farms Apartments

Maystone at Wakefield

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The Falstaff

Link Apartments® Glenwood South

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Comet Garner

Ray at The Weld
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MAA Wade Park

The Groves

The L Apartments

MAA Crabtree

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Cortland Falls River

North Hills at Town Center

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Chandler Ridge

Conclave Glenwood

Autumn Pointe
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Bell Jones Franklin

The Maddox

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Columns at Wakefield

MAA Providence

Yugo Raleigh Logan

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Marq at Crabtree

The Tribute

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Valentine Commons

1105 Flats at North Hills

The Falls

Campus Edge

Hub Raleigh

Woodall Apartments

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Tryon Flats – Modern Student Living Near NC State

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University Suites Student Housing

Stanhope

Village Green Student Housing
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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 | $1,475 | $879 | $4,127 |
| Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $625 | $6,450 |
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $797 | $7,438 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $625 | $9,930 |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $620 | $9,724 |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $949 | $5,152 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Raleigh Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Raleigh?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Raleigh is at The Station Raleigh listed at $799.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Raleigh Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Raleigh is $2,205.
What is the largest Gated Raleigh Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Raleigh is a 2,128 square feet unit starting from $1,498 at NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities.
What is the average size for Raleigh Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Raleigh is currently at 662 sq ft.
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