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Tree Top
1328-1410 Steinbeck DrRaleigh, NC 27609
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $913 (74 Rentals)
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Westgrove Tower Condominiums
4700 Westgrove StRaleigh, NC 27606
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Vivo Living North Woods
3531 Wake Forest RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Skyhouse Raleigh
308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The District
1000 Navaho DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Pullen Station Lofts
211 Ashe AveRaleigh, NC 27605
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The Harrison Apartments
2717 Capital BlvdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Wedgwood Apartments
740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Greenway Flats Apartments
1107 Garner RdRaleigh, NC 27601
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Marq at Crabtree
4451 Vilana RdgRaleigh, NC 27612
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Sunnybrook Residences
2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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Brookside Apartments
1406 Brookside DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Apartments at St. Mary's
600 St. Mary's StRaleigh, NC 27605
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Creekside at Crabtree
4700 Riverwood CirRaleigh, NC 27612
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The Row
1021 S Saunders StRaleigh, NC 27603
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MAA Wade Park
5443 Wade Park BlvdRaleigh, NC 27607
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The L Apartments
205 W Davie StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Ray at The Weld
1000 Hammell DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Link Apartments® Glenwood South
202 N West StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Jones Grant Urban Flats
1040 Wake Towne DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.
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Elan City Center
510 N Wilmington StRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Devon Four25
425 Boylan AveRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Point
605 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Gramercy
650 W North StRaleigh, NC 27603
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511 Faye
511 Fayetteville StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Allora Southview
211 Hammond DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Forge at Raleigh Iron Works
2221 Iron Works DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Broadstone Oak City
2911 Mid Century DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Mira
121 Kindley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Residences Glenwood Place
3711 Exchange Glenwood PlRaleigh, NC 27612
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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 Dillon
401 W Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Oldham & Worth
510 W Cabarrus StRaleigh, NC 27603
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616 at the Village
616 Oberlin RdRaleigh, NC 27605
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Anderson Flats
2841 Manorcrest CtRaleigh, NC 27609
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St. Albans Lofts
600 Saint Albans DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Berkshire Village District
2128 Clark AveRaleigh, NC 27605
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Sojourn Glenwood Place
3310 Womans Club DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Platform
600 W Cabarrus StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Oberlin Court Apartments
1009 Wade AveRaleigh, NC 27605
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The Lincoln
408 E Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Metropolitan
314 W Jones StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Holston
1020 Hammell DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Cortland Glenwood South
417 W Peace StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Leigh House
2421 Landmark DrRaleigh, NC 27607
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The Miles
10 W Franklin StRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Edition on Oberlin
305 Oberlin RdRaleigh, NC 27605
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Alexan Moto
222 N West StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Signal
721 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Chester Hills
1331 Chester AveRaleigh, NC 27608
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $913 | $4,127 |
| Downtown Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $625 | $6,450 |
| Downtown Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $797 | $7,438 |
| Downtown Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $625 | $9,930 |
| Downtown Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $620 | $2,500 |
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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $967.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Raleigh is Tree Top which is listed at $913, 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 144 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 $495 which is $1,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Raleigh.
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