
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Gateway Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (17 Rentals)
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East Gateway, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Gateway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,586 | $1,235 | $2,920 |
East Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $577 | $5,629 |
East Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,220 | $8,071 |
East Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,028 | $1,799 | $9,292 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Gateway Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available East Gateway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Gateway area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments priced from $1,125. Skyhouse Raleigh has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,227. Here are the most affordable East Gateway apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Skyhouse Raleigh | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,227 |
The Acorn on Person Street | Lee | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
The Metropolitan | Sidecar | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Mira | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Gateway, NC
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Gateway area is the $1.46 price per square foot 201 Model at Capital Apartments in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value East Gateway apartment is the B6 Model at Mira starting at $3,191 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Oakwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Capital Apartments | 201 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Mira | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
The Lincoln | The Newton | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
The Metropolitan | Bees Knees | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
511 Faye | 1BR - 14 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Cortland Glenwood South | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
The Edison Lofts Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
MAA Hue | Yellow | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
The Acorn on Person Street | Lee | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Gateway Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Gateway?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Gateway is at Skyhouse Raleigh listed at $1,227.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Gateway Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Gateway Apartment is $1,125 at Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Gateway Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Gateway is starting from $1,875 at Capital Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Gateway Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Gateway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skyhouse Raleigh and starts from $2,268.
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