
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $680 (23 Rentals)


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The Oaks Apartments
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Greater East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater East Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Greater East Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $875 | $3,200 |
Greater East Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $575 | $4,146 |
Greater East Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $680 | $4,941 |
Greater East Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,164 | $6,251 |
Greater East Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,800 | $3,680 |
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Getting Around the Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
9 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater East Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater East Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater East Raleigh is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater East Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Greater East Raleigh is The Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Greater East Raleigh costs $2,565.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater 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 76 regular apartments in Greater 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 Greater East Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Greater East Raleigh have an average cost of $116 which is $2,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater East Raleigh.
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