Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (54 Rentals)

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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 Regency Park Apartment Homes priced from $934. Spring Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $977. Here are the most affordable Greater East Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Park Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$934
Spring ForestWillow1BR,1BA$977
Brentmoor ApartmentsOberlin1BR,1BA$985
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$999
Anson at North HillsA11BR,1BA$999
Green MeadowsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1,049
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,049
Milner Commons1 Bedroom - The Cedar1BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Raleigh, NC

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater East Raleigh area is the $1.26 price per square foot Clover Model at Affinity at Wendell in the in the Gaylee Village neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Greater East Raleigh apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Sunnybrook Pointe starting at $1,525 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. 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.
Affinity at WendellClover3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Sunnybrook Pointe3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
Magnolia HouseB12BR,2BA$1.25
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1.5BA$1.08
The WaverlyEdinburgh1BR,1BA$1.32
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$1.12
Northstone Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.30
Regency Park Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.33

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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 426 Apartments for Rent in Greater East Raleigh, NC with pricing that ranges from $550 to $6,251. There are also 588 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater East Raleigh ranging from $775 to $3,700.

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 $775 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,990.

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 $6,251, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,890 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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