Cheap Homes for Rent in the Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $515 (24 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Greater East Raleigh Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Greater East Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed home found at Room in Townhome on Tarik Ln priced from $545. Room in Single Family Home on Turning Lake Drive has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Greater East Raleigh homes for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Room in Townhome on Tarik LnRoom in Townhome on Tarik Ln1BR, 1BA$545
Room in Single Family Home on Turning Lake DriveRoom in Single Family Home on Turning Lake Drive1BR, 1BA$550
Room in Townhome on Oakland Hills WayRoom in Townhome on Oakland Hills Way1BR, 1BA$620
Room in Single Family Home on Sugarplum RoadRoom in Single Family Home on Sugarplum Road1BR, 1BA$629
Room in Single Family Home on Glacis CtRoom in Single Family Home on Glacis Ct1BR, 1BA$650

Best Value Homes for Rent in Greater East Raleigh, NC

As of September 19, 2026 the best value rental home in the Greater East Raleigh area is the $0.22 price per square foot Room in Single Family Home on Dimaggio Dr Model at Room in Single Family Home on Dimaggio Dr in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Greater East Raleigh rental home is the Room in Single Family Home on Turning Lake Drive Model at Room in Single Family Home on Turning Lake Drive in the Hempstede neighborhood starting at $550 with a $0.20 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater East Raleigh homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Room in Single Family Home on Dimaggio DrRoom in Single Family Home on Dimaggio Dr1BR, 1BA$0.22
Room in Single Family Home on Turning Lake DriveRoom in Single Family Home on Turning Lake Drive1BR, 1BA$0.20
Room in Single Family Home on Justice Union CtRoom in Single Family Home on Justice Union Ct1BR, 1BA$0.26
Room in Single Family Home on Sugarplum RoadRoom in Single Family Home on Sugarplum Road1BR, 1BA$0.24
Room in Single Family Home on Glacis CtRoom in Single Family Home on Glacis Ct1BR, 1BA$0.26
Room in Single Family Home on Slippery Elm DrRoom in Single Family Home on Slippery Elm Dr1BR, 1BA$0.34
Room in Townhome on Pathfinder WyRoom in Townhome on Pathfinder Wy1BR, 1BA$0.45
Room in Townhome on Big Bass DrRoom in Townhome on Big Bass Dr1BR, 1BA$0.47
Room in Single Family Home on Renyard CtRoom in Single Family Home on Renyard Ct1BR, 1BA$0.43
Room in Townhome on Tarik LnRoom in Townhome on Tarik Ln1BR, 1BA$0.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater East Raleigh

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater East Raleigh?

There are currently 449 Apartments for Rent in Greater East Raleigh, NC with pricing that ranges from $664 to $3,165. There are also 458 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater East Raleigh ranging from $515 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater East Raleigh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater East Raleigh ranges from $515 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,884.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater East Raleigh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater East Raleigh range from $1,164 to $3,165, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,630.

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