Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC (878 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Raleigh and the best places to live with original content written by our , Local Expert Chris Munier

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Downtown Raleigh - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Raleigh

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Raleigh by our , Local Expert Chris Munier. See how it ranks!

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Raleigh. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the communities in Raleigh, Downtown Raleigh has risen to be one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and great learning and education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and greenspace? this area is a highly-rated section of town for nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town is one of the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs and cats? this area is now ranked as one of our favorite neighborhoods for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Raleigh

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Raleigh?

There are currently 106 Studio Apartments in Downtown Raleigh with rent ranges from $899 to $4,957 with an average price of $1,552.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Raleigh Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Raleigh ranges from $625 to $6,417 with an average monthly rent of $1,796.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Raleigh cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Raleigh range from $750 to $8,071. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,295.

How expensive are Downtown Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 173 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Raleigh on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $649 to $9,575 - averaging $2,489 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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 Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

Written by: Chris Munier

Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.