Homes for Rent in Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC Under $2,000 (216 Rentals)

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property at 5102 Alercia Ct

$700

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$700

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$700

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

5102 Alercia Ct

RaleighNC27606
property at 3050 Dogwood Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

3050 Dogwood Dr, Unit 3050

3050 Dogwood Dr
RaleighNC27604
property at 1851 Trailwood Heights Ln

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 14

1851 Trailwood Heights Ln, Unit 102

1851 Trailwood Heights Ln
RaleighNC27603
property at 845 Oak Center Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

845 Oak Center Dr

RaleighNC27610
property at 5508 Kaplan Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 30

5508 Kaplan Dr, Unit B

5508 Kaplan Dr
RaleighNC27606
property at 804 Oak Center Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

804 Oak Center Dr

RaleighNC27610
property at 2222 Valley Haven Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

2222 Valley Haven Dr

RaleighNC27603
property at 3100 Dogwood Dr

$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

3100 Dogwood Dr

RaleighNC27604

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property at 4411 Graceland Ct

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

4411 Graceland Ct

RaleighNC27606
property at 4405 Graceland Ct

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 10

4405 Graceland Ct

RaleighNC27606
property at 4236 Kaplan Dr

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

4236 Kaplan Dr

RaleighNC27606
property at 2128 Walnut Bluffs Ln

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2128 Walnut Bluffs Ln

RaleighNC27610
property at 2331 Champion Ct

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2331 Champion Ct, Unit 2331

2331 Champion Ct
RaleighNC27606
property at 728 King Richard Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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728 King Richard Rd

RaleighNC27610
property at 1101 Kitt Pl

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1101 Kitt Pl

RaleighNC27610
property at 1518 Ashburton Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1518 Ashburton Rd

RaleighNC27606

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property at 1911 Wolftech Ln

$625

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$625

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$625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104

1911 Wolftech Ln
RaleighNC27603
property at 1220 University Ct

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1220 University Ct, Unit 102

1220 University Ct
RaleighNC27606

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Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #1

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Raleigh

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Raleigh?

There are currently 889 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Raleigh, NC with pricing that ranges from $620 to $7,538. There are also 324 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Raleigh ranging from $550 to $6,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Raleigh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Raleigh ranges from $550 to $6,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,090.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Raleigh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Raleigh range from $625 to $7,538, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $620.

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