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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,508 | $915 | $4,127 |
| Downtown Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $720 | $6,450 |
| Downtown Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $845 | $8,104 |
| Downtown Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $719 | $7,538 |
| Downtown Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $620 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 99 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Lease a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment and enjoy no rent until May 1st. Limited availabilitysecure your home today!Expires 04-06-2026
Move in by April 30 to receive 1 Month Free and a $500 gift card on a newly renovated apartment home! Call today for details on this limited time offer! Restrictions apply.Expires 04-06-2026
Limited Time Only! 1-bedroom, 1-bath, 660 sq ft: On special for $940! 1-bedroom, 1-bath, 706 sq ft: On special for $1050! 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 925 sq ft: On special for $1,199! For more details, please call us. The reduced rent is reflected in the quoted 12-month rates, and conditions apply.Expires 04-06-2026
Limited Time Savings! Admin Fee & Application Fee Waived Upon Move In Up to $500 Credit Toward First Month's Rent On Select Units *Restrictions apply please call for details*Expires 04-06-2026
Apply today and receive $1,000 off all vacant units or $500 off all other units.Expires 04-06-2026
Move in by April 30 and receive up to TWO MONTHS FREE on select apartment homes! Restrictions apply. Contact our leasing team for details and availability.Expires 04-06-2026
Score A Slam Dunk Deal! 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Home Offering A $350 Gift Card at Move In! Call or Text Us For Details!Expires 04-06-2026
Move in by April 30th and get 1 month free on 1 and 2 bedroom apartments! Must do a 12 month lease or longerExpires 04-06-2026
One month free on the first month of rent for select homes + 1/2 off the application fee and 1/2 off the administration fee when you apply! Fully renovated apartments with a luxury feel.Expires 04-06-2026
Exclusive Savings- Get $750 Off Your Move-In* *This promotion is valid on selected apartments. Must apply within 48 hours of the tour to qualify.Expires 04-06-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Raleigh, NC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Receive 2 months free on select floor plans with a 13–15-month lease term. Lease within 48 hours of your tour and receive $250 off first month's rent.Expires 04-30-2026
Apply today to get two month free rent for a 2 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse near downtown Raleigh for only $1699/month at Townes at Bishop's Park! Move in by April 30th to get the early Spring special! For a limited time, get additional savings by receiving our waived application fee and administrative fees! Only a $300 deposit needed to reserve a townhouse for your stay! Call our office today for details and ask us to email you a rental application!Expires 04-30-2026
Apply within 48 hours of tour save up to $1100 with first full month on us!Expires 05-30-2026
Receive One Month FREE RENT with a 13-month lease!Expires 05-30-2026
$600 Off First Full Month’s Rent on Select Ready-to-Move-In Units. Limited time: Next 3 leases only. Apply within 24 hours and move in within 7 days to qualify.Expires 04-30-2026
Waived application and waived administrative fees for the 2026/2027 term applicantsExpires 04-30-2026
Move in by 4/30 and get one month FREE! Plus, pay no administrative fee for a limited time. Call for details!Expires 04-30-2026
Enjoy Waived Application Costs & $30 Off Your Rent per Month!Expires 04-13-2026
Apply today for ½ off Application Fees! Select apartments receive 55" TV upon move in! Ask Leasing Office for details!Expires 04-17-2026
*Waived Admin Fee If holding fee is paid within 48 hours of approval. *Special applies to 12-month leases only & if moved in by 5/31/2026. *Pricing is subject to change. Call for availability before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable.*Expires 05-02-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Raleigh is at Centennial Ridge Student Housing listed at $719.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Raleigh is $2,118.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Raleigh is a 2,130 square feet unit starting from $1,149 at Walnut Creek Apartments.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Raleigh is currently at 640 sq ft.
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