Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Skyhouse Raleigh
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$914 - $2,675
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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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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1101 Kitt Pl

RaleighNC27610
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Sunnybrook Residences
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$1,093 - $2,087
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Sunnybrook Residences

2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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The Lincoln
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$1,149 - $2,423
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The Lincoln

408 E Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Elan City Center
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$1,237 - $3,368
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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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$1,255 - $1,505

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South Ridge

1622 Proctor RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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511 Faye
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$1,277 - $8,756
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511 Faye

511 Fayetteville StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Falstaff
$1,295 - $1,770
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The Falstaff

101 Poe DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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property at 728 King Richard Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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728 King Richard Rd

RaleighNC27610

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900 Newcombe Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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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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property at 1119 Gregg St

$895

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1119 Gregg St

RaleighNC27601
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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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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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The Waverly
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Waverly

3211 Pridwen CirRaleigh, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terrace at Rock QuarryOne bedroom 30%1BR,1BA$664
Greenway Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Pines of AshtonAspen1BR,1BA$1,060
Parkside at Davie1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Longview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,097
The WaverlyEdinburgh1BR,1BA$1,117
Sunnybrook ResidencesDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,148
The LincolnThe Hub StudioStudio,1BA$1,149
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio,1BA$1,159
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2032 Cartier Ruby Ln, Unit Raleigh house2032 Cartier Ruby Ln5BR,3BA$1.09
The Edison Lofts ApartmentsTownhouse 42BR,2.5BA$1.66
Sunnybrook Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Wynsum Townhomes2x1.5 Upgraded Townhome-Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.48
The LincolnThe Newton2BR,2BA$1.70
The WaverlyBerkely1BR,1BA$1.36
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Terrace at Rock QuarryOne bedroom 70%1BR,1BA$1.70
Longview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Pines of AshtonAspen1BR,1BA$1.93

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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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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