Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Skyhouse Raleigh
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$983 - $2,643
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Skyhouse Raleigh

308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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property at 1101 Kitt Pl

$1,000

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1101 Kitt Pl

RaleighNC27610

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The Lincoln
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$1,155 - $2,423
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The Lincoln

408 E Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Sunnybrook Residences
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$1,178 - $1,937
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Sunnybrook Residences

2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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The Falstaff
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$1,219 - $1,780
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The Falstaff

101 Poe DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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Elan City Center
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$1,251 - $3,337
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Elan City Center

510 N Wilmington StRaleigh, NC 27604
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South Ridge
$1,255 - $1,505
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South Ridge

1622 Proctor RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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The Point
$1,256 - $3,364
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The Point

605 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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511 Faye
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$1,268 - $3,190
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511 Faye

511 Fayetteville StRaleigh, NC 27601
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900 Newcombe Rd
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900 Newcombe Rd

900 Newcombe RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Cosmo & Lewis Estates
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cosmo & Lewis Estates

1117-1129 Hadley RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Oakwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

705 N Boundary StRaleigh, NC 27604
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property at 663 Coleman St

$825

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663 Coleman St

RaleighNC27610

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property at 1104 Spaulding St

$825

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1104 Spaulding St

RaleighNC27610
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Shammah Winds
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shammah Winds

1407 Sawyer RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Duplex Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Duplex Village

1900-2006 Hawkins StRaleigh, NC 27610
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Pine Hills Apartments 55+
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Hills Apartments 55+

1650 Royal Pines DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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Cedar Moor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Moor

2410-2559 Melvid CtRaleigh, NC 27610
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Magnolia Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Square

511 E Martin StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Waverly
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Waverly

3211 Pridwen CirRaleigh, NC 27610
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200 E Edenton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Edenton St

200 E Edenton StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Walnut Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

1611 Royal Foxhound LnRaleigh, NC 27610
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Walnut Woods Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Woods Apartments

3417 Middle Branch RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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East Central Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at Greenway Flats Apartments priced from $995. Pines of Ashton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Central Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenway Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Pines of AshtonAspen1BR,1BA$1,050
Parkside at Davie1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Longview Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,097
The WaverlyBerkely1BR,1BA$1,098
Terrace at Rock QuarryOne bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,162
Sunnybrook ResidencesDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,178
The FalstaffCypress ~ Junior1BR,1BA$1,219
Rock Quarry Landing2 bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1,235
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Raleigh, NC

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central Raleigh area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 bedroom 70% Model at Rock Quarry Landing in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,952. The second greatest value East Central Raleigh apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Sunnybrook Pointe starting at $1,557 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rock Quarry Landing3 bedroom 70%3BR,2BA$1.61
Sunnybrook Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
The WaverlyPembroke2BR,2BA$1.34
Elan City CenterC12BR,2BA$2.01
Wynsum Townhomes2x1.5 Upgraded Townhome-Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.48
The LincolnThe Oak Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.70
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Terrace at Rock QuarryOne bedroom 70%1BR,1BA$1.70
Longview Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Pines of AshtonAspen1BR,1BA$1.91

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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 $1,050 at Pines of Ashton.

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 $1,160 at Pines of Ashton.

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 South Ridge and starts from $1,505.

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