Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dillard Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1220 University Ct

$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1220 University Ct, Unit 102

1220 University Ct
RaleighNC27606

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property at 1911 Wolftech Ln

$625

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$625

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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104

1911 Wolftech Ln
RaleighNC27603

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property at 4279 The Oaks Dr

$690

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$690

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4279 The Oaks Dr

RaleighNC27606
property at 1411 Collegiate Cir

$695

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1411 Collegiate Cir

RaleighNC27606

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property at 1420 Collegiate Cir

$800

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1420 Collegiate Cir

RaleighNC27606
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Centerview at Crossroads
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$1,189 - $4,107
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Centerview at Crossroads

1310 Silver Sage DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Clairmont at Farmgate
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Clairmont at Farmgate

6301 Daybrook CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Cheapest Available Dillard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dillard area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Creek priced from $1,020. The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Dillard apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Creek11AR1BR,1BA$1,020
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,060
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,075
Aurella CaryThe Iris1BR,1BA$1,115
The Summit at Avent Ferry1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,180
Bell Jones FranklinA1A1BR,1BA$1,205
Wildwoods of Lake Johnson1A - Classic1BR,1BA$1,216
Amberwood at LochmereMimosa2BR,1BA$1,233
South Valley ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1,247

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dillard, NC

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dillard area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3X3 Model at University Suites Student Housing in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Dillard apartment is the 1440 Collegiate Cir Model at 1440 Collegiate Cir, Unit 104 starting at $625 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dillard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Suites Student Housing3X33BR,3BA$0.58
1440 Collegiate Cir, Unit 1041440 Collegiate Cir4BR,4BA$0.46
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsB4 - Danberry2BR,2.5BA$1.06
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.49
Gorman Crossings3B3BR,2BA$1.48
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated W/D Connection2BR,1.5BA$1.39
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Carolina2BR,2BA$1.25
Woodcreek ApartmentsThe Somerville2BR,2BA$1.50
Amberwood at LochmereOak2BR,1BA$1.51
South Valley ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dillard Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dillard?

The cheapest apartment in Dillard is Arbor Creek which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Dillard costs $1,907.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dillard?

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 11 regular apartments in Dillard 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 Dillard?

Cheap apartments in Dillard have an average cost of $107 which is $1,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dillard.

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