
Student Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC (74 Rentals)
Rentals in the Downtown Raleigh area of Raleigh near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Bell Jones Franklin

Paloma Raleigh

Maxwell Raleigh

The Metropolitan

Anderson Hills

HeyDay Raleigh

Stanhope

Brickside

616 at the Village
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Hub Raleigh

The Wilde

Valentine Commons

The Greens at Centennial Campus

Campus Edge

Campus Crossings Raleigh

3116 Hillsborough

Yugo Raleigh Logan

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The Dakota
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Redfield Villages

Signature at Varsity

Campus West at Tryon

Signature 1505

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University Suites Student Housing

Village Green Student Housing

Live on Hillsborough

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Tryon Flats Apartments

Lofts at Lineberry

The Station Raleigh
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Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood

College Inn

University Village at 2505

University Commons

Gorman Street Village

4204 Reavis Rd

North Residence Hall

Evans Place Burt

Sullivan Residence Hall

3709 Burt Dr
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Chamberlain Apartments

205 Ashe Ave

Bowen Residence Hall

Avery Ferry Complex

Hillsborough Lofts
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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 | $1,546 | $915 | $2,755 |
| Downtown Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $550 | $4,478 |
| Downtown Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $730 | $5,630 |
| Downtown Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $599 | $7,538 |
| Downtown Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,242 | $574 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities
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Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? this part of town is now ranked as providing top-rated access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Student Downtown Raleigh Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Downtown Raleigh?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Downtown Raleigh is at University Suites Student Housing listed at $574.
How much is the average rent for a Student Downtown Raleigh Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Downtown Raleigh is $1,350.
What is the largest Student Downtown Raleigh Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Raleigh is a 2,333 square feet unit starting from $899 at Redpoint Raleigh.
What is the average size for Downtown Raleigh Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Downtown Raleigh is currently at 801 sq ft.
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