Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $585 (77 Rentals)

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North Oaks Landing
$1,035 - $2,581

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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Brentmoor Apartments
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$1,072 - $1,797

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Brentmoor Apartments

2080-2080 Brentmoor DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Arbors
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The Arbors

2611 Pine Village RdRaleigh, NC 27615

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Elders Peak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elders Peak

2917 Creech RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Stony Brook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stony Brook

3001-3015 Lake Woodard DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Turtle Cove Apartments
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Turtle Cove Apartments

5700-5820 Turtle CvRaleigh, NC 27609
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Autumn Spring Apartments
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Autumn Spring Apartments

3601 Eck DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Sycamore Run
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Sycamore Run

1090 Holly View DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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Greencastle Townhomes
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Greencastle Townhomes

4204 Greencastle CtRaleigh, NC 27604
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Greater East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater East Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater East Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Preserve at Gresham Lake priced from $730. Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Greater East Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preserve at Gresham Lake1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$730
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR, 1BA$925
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedoom 1 Bathoom1BR, 1BA$956
Oak City ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$960
Lexington on the GreenA31BR, 1BA$966
Anson at North HillsA11BR, 1BA$967
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability1BR, 1BA$1,000
The Harrison ApartmentsFurnished Studio A with Large TerraceStudio, 1BA$1,021
The WaverlyEdinburgh1BR, 1BA$1,023
North Oaks LandingThe Crabtree1BR, 1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Raleigh, NC

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater East Raleigh area is the $1.24 price per square foot Cameron Model at Townes at Olde Birch in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Greater East Raleigh apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Gresham Lake in the Northridge Trace neighborhood starting at $1,597 with a $1.24 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater East Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Olde BirchCameron3BR, 2.5BA$1.24
The Preserve at Gresham Lake3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.24
Magnolia House2 Bed / 2.5 Bath2BR, 2.5BA$1.26
22002BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.00
4720 Matt Drive2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.19
The WaverlyWindsor2BR, 2BA$1.30
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$1.17
Northstone Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$1.31
North Oaks LandingThe Crabtree1BR, 1BA$1.29
Lexington on the GreenA31BR, 1BA$1.30

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for East Raleigh, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater East Raleigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greater East Raleigh?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greater East Raleigh is at The Harrison Apartments listed at $1,021.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater East Raleigh Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater East Raleigh Apartment is $730 at The Preserve at Gresham Lake.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greater East Raleigh Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater East Raleigh is starting from $1,025 at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Greater East Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Greater East Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments and starts from $1,225.

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