
Homes for Rent in Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC Under $2,000 (235 Rentals)


1512 Pender St

2104 Fairview Rd

4920 Oolite St

1851 Trailwood Heights Ln, Unit 102, Unit 102

4643 Vendue Range Dr

444 S Blount St, Unit 1 Bedroom Loft DT Raleigh, Unit 1 Bedroom Loft DT Raleigh

3645 Water Mist Ln, Unit Townhome, Unit Townhome

2306 Stafford Ave, Unit 2306 Stafford Ave D, Unit 2306 Stafford Ave D

600 Devereux St, Unit A, Unit A
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4110 Sedgewood Dr, Unit 4110 Sedgewood Dr., Unit 4110 Sedgewood Dr.

1936 Smallwood Dr

3100 Dogwood Dr

3547 Oneonta Ave

4704 Blue Bird Court, Unit D, Unit D

1310 Oakwood Ave

4411 Graceland Ct

4405 Graceland Ct

4622 Punjab St

1517 Westchester Rd, Unit 1517B, Unit 1517B
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701 Daniels St, Unit D, Unit D

505 Freeman St

202 Selwyn Aly, Unit A, Unit A

1101 Kitt Pl

1241 University Ct, Unit 204, Unit 204

1120 Carlton Ave, Unit 104A, Unit 104A

1511 Graduate Ln, Unit 103, Unit 103

1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 302, Unit 302

1221 University Ct, Unit 202A, Unit 202A

1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104, Unit 104
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1341 Crab Orchard Dr, Unit 202, Unit 202

Room in Apartment on Crab Orchard Dr

Furnished Studio-Raleigh - North Raleigh - Wake Towne Drive

1807 Sunset Dr, Unit B

1620 Crest Rd, Unit 1620

912 S Bloodworth St, Unit A-D

1230 University Ct, Unit -002

2002 Technology Woods Dr, Unit 2002 Technology woods Dr

Room in Townhome on New Bern Ave

3604 Rivermist Dr
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1241 University Ct

1241 University Ct

524 Parnell Dr

4805 Mocha Ln

Room in Townhome on Switch St

1713 Sundial Pl

Room in Condo on Carlton Ave

Room in Condo on W Peace St

Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir

4320 Windlass Ct
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Raleigh 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,654 | $975 | $3,400 |
| Downtown Raleigh 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,031 | $1,400 | $5,000 |
| Downtown Raleigh 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,287 | $595 | $4,950 |
| Downtown Raleigh 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,322 | $2,395 | $5,750 |
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There are currently 235 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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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Raleigh
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Raleigh?
There are currently 876 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Raleigh, NC with pricing that ranges from $620 to $8,203. There are also 330 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Raleigh ranging from $550 to $5,750.
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 $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,001.
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 $719 to $8,203, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 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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