Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairground Park Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Smallwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smallwood Apartments

2008-2020 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Shamrock Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shamrock Apartments

732-736 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Fairground Park, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairground Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairground Park area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at Pullen Station Lofts priced from $950. Shamrock Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Fairground Park apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pullen Station LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Shamrock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Wedgwood ApartmentsShamrock 1x11BR,1BA$999
3116 Hillsborough2x12BR,1BA$1,065
The Apartments at St. Mary'sS3Studio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairground Park, NC

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairground Park area is the $2.03 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath Furnished Model at The Hillsborough in the in the Cameron Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Fairground Park apartment is the 2833 Barmettler St Model at 2833 Barmettler St, Unit 2833 starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Grove Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairground Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hillsborough3 Bed 3 Bath Furnished3BR,3BA$2.03
2833 Barmettler St, Unit 28332833 Barmettler St3BR,3BA$2.00
Yugo Raleigh Logan2 Bed, 2 Bath Corner2BR,2BA$1.36
Spanish Trace Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.63
Oberlin Court ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1.60
927 West MorganHargett1BR,1BA$1.81
Valentine CommonsThe Burke Platinum2BR,2BA$1.73
The Shelton at Cameron Court1 Bedroom 1 Bath Basement1BR,1BA$1.82
Shamrock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Berkshire Village DistrictDobbinsStudio ,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairground Park, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #55

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fairground Park, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairground Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairground Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairground Park is under $1,220.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairground Park?

The cheapest apartment in Fairground Park is Shamrock Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Fairground Park costs $1,849.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairground Park?

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 85 regular apartments in Fairground Park 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 Fairground Park?

Cheap apartments in Fairground Park have an average cost of $554 which is $1,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairground Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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