Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookhaven Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (54 Rentals)

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Madison Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Glen

6800-6841 Madison Ridge WayRaleigh, NC 27613
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The Falls
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Falls

4518-4660 Tournament DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Millbrook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Millbrook

2121 Paces Forest CtRaleigh, NC 27612
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Brickettwood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brickettwood Apartments

2105-2131 North Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Pinnacle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

5020-B Edwards Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27612
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Brookhaven, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brookhaven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookhaven area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Trails of North Hills priced from $897. The Timbers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $904. Here are the most affordable Brookhaven apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$897
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$904
The FallsCapris FallsStudio,1BA$923
Atria at Crabtree ValleyCreedmoor1BR,1BA$935
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA3 - Seagull1BR,1BA$941
Andover at CrabtreeA31BR,1BA$947
Sterling Glenwood ApartmentsStudio Classic with BalconyStudio,1BA$949
Autumn RidgeSassafras1BR,1BA$950
Lynnwood ParkThe Alexander1BR,1BA$967
Millbrook1A Renovation 31BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookhaven, NC

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookhaven area is the $1.46 price per square foot The Windsor Model at Mayfaire in the in the Summerfield North neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Brookhaven apartment is the Chestnut Model at Hamilton Ridge starting at $1,461 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Copper Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookhaven apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MayfaireThe Windsor3BR,2BA$1.46
Hamilton RidgeChestnut2BR,1BA$1.37
6828 Ray Rd, Unit Suite A6828 Ray Rd2BR,2BA$1.41
Inman ParkA21BR,1BA$1.48
StonehengeA11BR,1BA$1.33
View at Lake LynnStratford1BR,1BA$1.49
Village of PickwickThe Aberdeen1BR,1BA$1.49
Autumn RidgeSassafras1BR,1BA$1.51
Atria at Crabtree ValleyCreedmoor1BR,1BA$1.51
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.47

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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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Brookhaven, Raleigh, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina including Brookhaven, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookhaven Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brookhaven?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookhaven is under $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookhaven?

The cheapest apartment in Brookhaven is The Trails of North Hills which is listed at $897, while the average apartment in Brookhaven costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookhaven?

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 79 regular apartments in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven?

Cheap apartments in Brookhaven have an average cost of $229 which is $2,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookhaven.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!