Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (282 Rentals) Page 2 of 6

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Raleigh area of Raleigh.

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Brentwood West
$1,108 - $1,343
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$1,108 - $1,343

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Brentwood West

3800-3839 Brentwood RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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403 West
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$1,125 - $2,444
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403 West

403 Wolf Creek CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Sunnybrook Residences
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$1,139 - $1,897
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Sunnybrook Residences

2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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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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Vivo Living Raleigh
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$1,184 - $1,285
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$1,184 - $1,285

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Vivo Living Raleigh

4400 Capital BlvdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Concord Apartments
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$1,187 - $1,863
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Concord Apartments

3920 Knickerbocker PkyRaleigh, NC 27612
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

property at 1008 Navaho Dr

$1,195 - $1,560

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1008 Navaho Dr

RaleighNC27609
property at 3206 Ruffin St

$1,200 - $1,800

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3206 Ruffin St

RaleighNC27607

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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The Falstaff
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$1,219 - $2,565
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$1,219 - $2,565

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The Falstaff

101 Poe DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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The Lincoln
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$1,238 - $2,652
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$1,238 - $2,652

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The Lincoln

408 E Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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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 $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Raleigh is Woodall Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downtown Raleigh costs $1,655.

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 261 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 $670 which is $985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Raleigh.

Expert Rental Resources

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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