
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Gateway Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (27 Rentals)
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Skyhouse Raleigh

1902 New Bern Ave

Greenway Flats Apartments

Trails Corner Apartments
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The Metropolitan

713 Vardaman St

The L Apartments

The Acorn on Person Street

Mira

The Lincoln
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The Edison Lofts Apartments

704 McMakin St

Link Apartments® Glenwood South

Cortland Glenwood South
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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 | $1,463 | $883 | $3,240 |
| East Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $875 | $6,417 |
| East Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $750 | $8,071 |
| East Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $1,275 | $7,515 |
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There are currently 27 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 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 |
| Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| The Metropolitan | Sidecar | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| The L Apartments | S3L - The Whitney | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Acorn on Person Street | Lee | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| Mira | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| The Edison Lofts Apartments | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| Cortland Glenwood South | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,308 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Gateway, NC
As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Gateway area is the $1.97 price per square foot Hudsen - Hargett Model at ABODE at Hargett in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value East Gateway apartment is the 201 Model at Capital Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.32 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABODE at Hargett | Hudsen - Hargett | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.97 |
| Capital Apartments | 201 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 525 Montague Ln, Unit 529 | 525 Montague Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Metropolitan | Swordfish | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| MAA Hue | Yellow | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
| Link Apartments® Glenwood South | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Pine Hills Apartments 55+ | One Bedroom Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | MS 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The L Apartments | S1 - The Getty | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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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 $1,308.
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 $2,581.
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 23 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 $212 which is $2,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Gateway.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!











