
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (148 Rentals)


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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 204 C

2021 Wolf Tech Ln, Unit 204

Room in Apartment on S Blount St

East Haven Apartments

Ashborough Apartments

1230 University Ct

Pine Hills Apartments 55+

1402 Gorman St

The Grove
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Arbor Creek

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Skyhouse Raleigh

The Trails of North Hills

Madison Hunters Glen

The Waverly

Pine Knoll Apartments

4130 Western Blvd

Sterling Glenwood Apartments

Wedgwood Apartments

1105 Flats at North Hills
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Vivo Living Raleigh

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Oak City Apartments

MAA Trinity

The Greens at Tryon

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Pines of Ashton

Brentmoor Apartments

Westgrove Tower Condominiums

1011-1015 Chaney Rd

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403 West

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Northstone Apartments
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912 S Bloodworth St

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The Harrison Apartments

Montecito

Brentwood West

Trailwood Crossing Apartments

Parkwood Village Apartments

Spanish Trace Apartments

Tree Top

816 Coleman St

The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments
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The Enclave at Crossroads

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Bacarra

Creekside at Crabtree

Kensington Park

Remington Place

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Wesley

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Marquis on Edwards Mill

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Centerview at Crossroads

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Infinity Six Forks

The Pines at Peach Road
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Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $899 | $3,805 |
Downtown Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $600 | $6,417 |
| Downtown Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $845 | $8,071 |
| Downtown Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $625 | $9,400 |
| Downtown Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $625 | $8,370 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Raleigh is under $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Raleigh is Pine Hills Apartments 55+ which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown Raleigh costs $1,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Raleigh?
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 253 regular apartments in Downtown Raleigh 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 Downtown Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Raleigh have an average cost of $624 which is $1,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Raleigh.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh
Written by: Chris Munier
Student apartments are not always easy to find in every location, but that’s not the case in the university-rich city of Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.