
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Central Raleigh area of Raleigh.


Room in Townhome on Warm Springs Ln

The Terrace at Rock Quarry

Room in House on Sunnybrook Rd

Room in House on S Person St

649 Sunnybrook Rd

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Skyhouse Raleigh

Room in Townhome on Gregg St

Room in House on Tall Rock Ct
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Greenway Flats Apartments

1101 Kitt Pl

Rock Quarry Landing

Pines of Ashton

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Sunnybrook Residences

509-511 Cape Ave

708 Highgate Pl

Longview Apartments

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714 Highgate Pl

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The Lincoln

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Elan City Center

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South Ridge

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511 Faye

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The Falstaff

715 Ellington St

728 King Richard Rd

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Washington Terrace Apartments

900 Newcombe Rd

Cosmo & Lewis Estates

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Shammah Winds

Duplex Village

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1119 Gregg St

1119 Gregg St

Cedar Moor

Magnolia Square

Parkside at Davie

200 E Edenton St

Walnut Ridge

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The Waverly
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The Acorn on Person Street

Wynwood Place Estates

322 Angier Ave
East Central Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,433 | $914 | $2,978 |
| East Central Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $664 | $2,970 |
| East Central Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $797 | $4,346 |
| East Central Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $1,305 | $6,211 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available East Central Raleigh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Terrace at Rock Quarry priced from $664. Greenway Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Central Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace at Rock Quarry | One bedroom 30% | 1BR,1BA | $664 |
| Greenway Flats Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Pines of Ashton | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Parkside at Davie | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Longview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| The Waverly | Edinburgh | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Sunnybrook Residences | Design EA | Studio,1BA | $1,148 |
| The Lincoln | The Hub Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Acorn on Person Street | Lee | Studio,1BA | $1,159 |
| South Ridge | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Raleigh, NC
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central Raleigh area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2032 Cartier Ruby Ln Model at 2032 Cartier Ruby Ln, Unit Raleigh house in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value East Central Raleigh apartment is the Townhouse 4 Model at The Edison Lofts Apartments starting at $2,720 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Blount Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2032 Cartier Ruby Ln, Unit Raleigh house | 2032 Cartier Ruby Ln | 5BR,3BA | $1.09 |
| The Edison Lofts Apartments | Townhouse 4 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
| Sunnybrook Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Wynsum Townhomes | 2x1.5 Upgraded Townhome-Call For Availability | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| The Lincoln | The Newton | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Waverly | Berkely | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| South Ridge | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Terrace at Rock Quarry | One bedroom 70% | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Longview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Pines of Ashton | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Raleigh Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Central Raleigh?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Central Raleigh is at Greenway Flats Apartments listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Raleigh Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Raleigh Apartment is $664 at The Terrace at Rock Quarry.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Central Raleigh Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central Raleigh is starting from $797 at The Terrace at Rock Quarry.
What is the most affordable East Central Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Central Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Waverly and starts from $1,557.
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