Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dorothea Dix Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (23 Rentals)

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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1256 McCauley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The L Apartments

205 W Davie StRaleigh, NC 27601
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1000 Hammell Dr

RaleighNC27603

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1020 Hammell Dr

RaleighNC27603
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1020 Hammell Dr

RaleighNC27603
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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 Studio unit found at The Dillon priced from $1,180. The Acorn on Person Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here are the most affordable Dorothea Dix apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DillonTioga IStudio,1BA$1,180
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio,1BA$1,215
The RowBirch ArbourStudio,1BA$1,220
MiraS1Studio,1BA$1,283
Skyhouse RaleighS2Studio,1BA$1,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorothea Dix, NC

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorothea Dix area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2BD/2BA Model at Village Green Student Housing in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Dorothea Dix apartment is the Penthouse 1 Model at The Edison Lofts Apartments starting at $2,360 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Blount Street 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.
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.02
The Edison Lofts ApartmentsPenthouse 11BR,1BA$2.56
MAA HueRed 21BR,1BA$2.37
Skyhouse RaleighA91BR,1BA$2.39
MiraA11BR,1BA$2.61
PlatformCrescentStudio ,1BA$2.75
Cameron Court Apartments1x1 Devonshire1BR,1BA$2.56
Overture Centennial 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesCape Fear1BR,1BA$2.69
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio ,1BA$2.41
511 FayeS-07_500Studio ,1BA$2.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dorothea Dix, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #101

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Dorothea Dix, Raleigh, NC

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Getting Around the Dorothea Dix Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

40 / 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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorothea Dix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dorothea Dix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dorothea Dix is under $1,518.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorothea Dix?

The cheapest apartment in Dorothea Dix is Skyhouse Raleigh which is listed at $1,324, while the average apartment in Dorothea Dix costs $3,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorothea Dix?

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 4 regular apartments in Dorothea Dix 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 Dorothea Dix?

Cheap apartments in Dorothea Dix have an average cost of $516 which is $2,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorothea Dix.

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