Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mordecai Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (53 Rentals)

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East Mordecai, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Mordecai Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mordecai area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at The Harrison Apartments priced from $853. Wedgwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Mordecai apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$853
Wedgwood ApartmentsShamrock 1x11BR,1BA$999
Brentmoor ApartmentsOberlin1BR,1BA$1,000
The LincolnThe Hub StudioStudio,1BA$1,042
The Apartments at St. Mary'sS3Studio,1BA$1,125
The SignalS1Studio,1BA$1,128
Jones Grant Urban FlatsS1Studio,1BA$1,130
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square ApartmentsMS 1x11BR,1BA$1,150
Link Apartments® Glenwood SouthS1Studio,1BA$1,168

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mordecai, NC

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Mordecai area is the $0.91 price per square foot Entire Home Model at 1115 Marshall St in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value East Mordecai apartment is the C1 Model at Broadstone Oak City starting at $2,309 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Lakemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mordecai apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1115 Marshall StEntire Home4BR,3.5BA$0.91
Broadstone Oak CityC13BR,2BA$1.70
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 3x13BR,1BA$1.33
The Mordecai on Clover2 BR 1.5 BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Brentmoor ApartmentsRaleigh2BR,2BA$1.58
Milner Commons2 Bedroom - The Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.22
Oberlin Court ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1.60
Brookside Apartments1x1 Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.71
900 Moses Ct, Unit 901B900 Moses Ct1BR,1BA$1.50
Jones Grant Urban FlatsS1Studio ,1BA$1.66

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mordecai, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Mordecai Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mordecai Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Mordecai?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Mordecai is under $1,168.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Mordecai is Wedgwood Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Mordecai costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Mordecai?

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 31 regular apartments in East Mordecai 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 Mordecai?

Cheap apartments in East Mordecai have an average cost of $293 which is $3,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mordecai.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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