Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Gateway Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (37 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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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 - $3,383
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Elan City Center

510 N Wilmington StRaleigh, NC 27604
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511 Faye
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$1,277 - $8,716
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511 Faye

511 Fayetteville StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Cortland Glenwood South
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$1,377 - $10,377
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$1,377 - $10,377

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Cortland Glenwood South

417 W Peace StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1256 McCauley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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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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1119 Gregg St

RaleighNC27601
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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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The Line
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Line

500 N West StRaleigh, NC 27603

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East Gateway, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Gateway area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at Greenway Flats Apartments priced from $995. Parkside at Davie has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable East Gateway apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenway Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Parkside at Davie1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
The LincolnThe Hub StudioStudio,1BA$1,149
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio,1BA$1,159
511 FayeStudio-S-13Studio,1BA$1,277
Skyhouse RaleighS2Studio,1BA$1,298
Elan City CenterA2Studio,1BA$1,298
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 3x13BR,1BA$1,299
The MetropolitanSidecarStudio,1BA$1,370
Cortland Glenwood SouthS1Studio,1BA$1,377

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Gateway, NC

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Gateway area is the $1.64 price per square foot Townhouse 4 Model at The Edison Lofts Apartments in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $2,680. The second greatest value East Gateway apartment is the TC 3x1 Model at Trails Corner Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Edison Lofts ApartmentsTownhouse 42BR,2.5BA$1.64
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 3x13BR,1BA$1.08
The L ApartmentsWadsworth2BR,2BA$1.80
Elan City CenterB1-31BR,1BA$2.21
Link Apartments® Glenwood SouthA1-HC1BR,1BA$2.24
The MetropolitanSidecarStudio ,1BA$2.46
The LincolnThe Hub StudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio ,1BA$2.30
Parkside at Davie1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.31
Greenway Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.46

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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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East Gateway, Raleigh, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Gateway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Gateway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Gateway is under $1,377.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in East Gateway is Parkside at Davie which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in East Gateway costs $2,687.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Gateway?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in East Gateway that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Gateway?

Cheap apartments in East Gateway have an average cost of $113 which is $2,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Gateway.

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