
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC Under $1,200 (164 Rentals)


Terrace at Rock Quarry

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The District at North Hills

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Sunnybrook Residences

Paloma Raleigh

Maxwell Raleigh

Rhyne's Gate Apartments

Trails Corner Apartments

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Marquis on Edwards Mill

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403 West

Tree Top

The Greens at Tryon

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Lexington Farms Apartments

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Woodall Apartments
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Stanhope

Brickside

Arbor Creek

The Wilde

The Trails of North Hills

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Wedgwood Apartments

Spanish Trace Apartments

Valentine Commons

Campus Edge
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The Apartments at St. Mary's

Kensington Park

Campus Crossings Raleigh

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Concord Apartments

The Summit at Avent Ferry

Redpoint Raleigh

Hub Raleigh

Oak City Apartments

The Kenton Apartments

Westgrove Tower Condominiums
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Vivo Living North Woods

Leonard Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

3116 Hillsborough

Trailwood Crossing Apartments

The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments

919 at Cross Link

Yugo Raleigh Logan

Pine Knoll Apartments

Redfield Villages
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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 | $1,544 | $915 | $2,755 |
| Downtown Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $600 | $4,478 |
| Downtown Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $730 | $5,630 |
| Downtown Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $599 | $7,538 |
| Downtown Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $599 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 164 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Raleigh
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Raleigh?
There are currently 379 Studio Apartments in Downtown Raleigh with rent ranges from $915 to $2,755 with an average price of $1,544.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Raleigh Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Raleigh ranges from $600 to $4,478 with an average monthly rent of $1,640.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Raleigh cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Raleigh range from $730 to $5,630. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,031.
How expensive are Downtown Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 221 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Raleigh on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $599 to $7,538 - averaging $2,066 for the location.
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