Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dorothea Dix Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Dorothea Dix area of Raleigh.

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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1256 McCauley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The L Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The L Apartments

205 W Davie StRaleigh, NC 27601

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Dorothea Dix, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorothea Dix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dorothea Dix area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Skyhouse Raleigh priced from $1,186. The Acorn on Person Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Dorothea Dix apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Skyhouse RaleighA61BR,1BA$1,186
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio,1BA$1,255
The RowBirch ArbourStudio,1BA$1,300
MAA HueYellowStudio,1BA$1,318
PlatformCardinalStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorothea Dix, NC

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorothea Dix area is the $1.59 price per square foot Townhouse 1 Model at The Edison Lofts Apartments in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Dorothea Dix apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at Village Green Student Housing starting at $984 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the University Suites neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorothea Dix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Edison Lofts ApartmentsTownhouse 12BR,2BA$1.59
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.06
MAA HueRed 11BR,1BA$2.19
MiraA11BR,1BA$2.85
The DillonMidland II1BR,1BA$2.68
Cameron Court Apartments1x1 Devonshire1BR,1BA$2.56
Overture Centennial 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesCape Fear1BR,1BA$2.63
Skyhouse RaleighS1AStudio ,1BA$2.04
PlatformAdirondackStudio ,1BA$2.71
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dorothea Dix, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #103

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Dorothea Dix Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorothea Dix Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorothea Dix?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorothea Dix is at Skyhouse Raleigh listed at $1,192.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorothea Dix Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorothea Dix Apartment is $1,186 at Skyhouse Raleigh.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorothea Dix Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorothea Dix is starting from $1,744 at Cameron Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dorothea Dix Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorothea Dix Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skyhouse Raleigh and starts from $1,765.

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