
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $797 (22 Rentals)


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East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,221 | $963 | $1,469 |
| East Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $664 | $4,535 |
East Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $797 | $5,059 |
| East Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,164 | $6,784 |
| East Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $2,495 | $2,963 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Raleigh is under $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in East Raleigh is The Terrace at Rock Quarry which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in East Raleigh costs $2,930.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Raleigh?
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 36 regular apartments in East Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in East Raleigh have an average cost of $107 which is $2,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Raleigh.
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