Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlton Heights Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (7 Rentals)

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Gorman Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gorman Place

1810-1826 Gorman StRaleigh, NC 27606
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Carlton Heights, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carlton Heights area of Raleigh, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Maxwell Raleigh priced from $899. Westgrove Tower Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Carlton Heights apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maxwell RaleighChelsea- Premium3BR,3BA$899
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
The GroveA1 - The Mirlen1BR,1BA$953

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlton Heights, NC

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlton Heights area is the $1.05 price per square foot K3D Model at Kensington Park in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Carlton Heights apartment is the 1 bd and 1 bath Student Model at Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood starting at $725 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kensington ParkK3D3BR,2BA$1.05
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Apartments of WestgroveTrinity3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Gorman Crossings3B3BR,2BA$1.34
1512CV2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Rhyne's Gate ApartmentsStandard Model2BR,2BA$1.57
Method Townhomes2BD / 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Arlow at Blue RidgeA21BR,1BA$1.49
Walnut Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex2BR,1BA$1.37

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Southwest Central Raleigh, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carlton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carlton Heights is under $1,341.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carlton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Carlton Heights is The Grove which is listed at $953, while the average apartment in Carlton Heights costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carlton Heights?

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 82 regular apartments in Carlton Heights 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 Carlton Heights?

Cheap apartments in Carlton Heights have an average cost of $760 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carlton Heights.

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.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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