
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Gateway Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (46 Rentals)
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314 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

314 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Room in House on Heck St

Pine Hills Apartments 55+

Room in Townhome on Gregg St

Greenway Flats Apartments

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Skyhouse Raleigh

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The Lincoln
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704 McMakin St

Trails Corner Apartments

The L Apartments

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The Metropolitan

912 S Bloodworth St

202 Selwyn Aly, Unit A

505 Freeman St

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Elan City Center

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715 Ellington St

511 Faye

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830 E Lenoir St, Unit 830.5

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Walnut Terrace

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Shammah Winds

Duplex Village
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820 Coleman St

820 Coleman St

1007 Tipton St

1007 Tipton St

820 1/2 Coleman St

316 Angier Ave

316 Angier Ave

Magnolia Square

200 E Edenton St
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The Acorn on Person Street

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202 Selwyn Alley

322 Angier Ave

321 Angier Ave

318 Angier Ave

318 Angier Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,529 | $995 | $4,127 |
| East Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $875 | $6,450 |
| East Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $1,147 | $8,104 |
| East Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,375 | $6,669 |
| East Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,786 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Pine Hills Apartments 55+ priced from $875. Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable East Gateway apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hills Apartments 55+ | One Bedroom Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Greenway Flats Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Lincoln | The Hub Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,071 |
| Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Acorn on Person Street | Lee | Studio,1BA | $1,174 |
| The L Apartments | Hermitage | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Line | Express | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| The Metropolitan | Sidecar | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 511 Faye | Studio-S-13 | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Gateway, NC
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Gateway area is the $1.15 price per square foot TC 2x1 Model at Trails Corner Apartments in the in the Oakwood neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value East Gateway apartment is the 830 E Lenoir St Model at 830 E Lenoir St, Unit 830.5 starting at $1,400 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Blount Street 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 830 E Lenoir St, Unit 830.5 | 830 E Lenoir St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Metropolitan | Swordfish | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Edison Lofts Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| MAA Hue | Yellow | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
| Link Apartments® Glenwood South | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Lincoln | The Moore | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Elan City Center | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
| Pine Hills Apartments 55+ | One Bedroom Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 $1,297.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in East Gateway is Pine Hills Apartments 55+ which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in East Gateway costs $10,786.
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 16 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 $214 which is $10,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Gateway.
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