
Homes for Rent in Raleigh, NC Under $1,500 (197 Rentals)


4220 Kaplan Dr

5513 Bringle Ct

7711 Crown Crest Ct

5009 Casa del Rey Dr

7010 Sandy Forks Rd

2709 Old Hickory Ln

6813 Glendower Rd, Unit B

2354 Champion Ct

1200-1202 Duplin Rd
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2112 Walnut Bluffs Ln

1000 Nichols Dr

7718 Kelley Ct

4249 Lake Ridge Dr

2922 Glenridge Dr

4704 Courtside Pl

1014 Sandlin Pl

5414 Wayne St

829 Carlisle St

2124 Old Milburnie Rd
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3704 Pine Knoll Dr

1201 Orchard Farm Ln

1220 Clearwater Springs Rd

1512 Orchard Farm Ln

1308 Covered Wagon Ln

1615 Collegeview Ave

2317 Glascock St

2522 Avent Ferry Rd

217 Pecan Rd

5133 Lundy Dr
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2400 Pumpkin Ridge Way

1729 Dallas St

4100 Pittsford Rd

3422 Atlantic Ave

525 Bashford Rd

15 N Fisher St

4804 Hoyle Dr

5414 Talserwood Dr

2206 Bernard St

4705 Blue Bird Ct
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2011 Quaker Landing

728 King Richard Rd

2806 Dillmark Ct

3239 Mill Run

1330 Park Glen Dr

Room in Duplex on Dixon Dr

322 Angier Ave

4021 Blackstone Dr, Unit 200

4021 Blackstone Dr

2421 Renfrow Rd
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,638 | $675 | $3,500 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,041 | $850 | $6,300 |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,370 | $595 | $5,400 |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,443 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Raleigh?
There are currently 1577 Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC with pricing that ranges from $620 to $11,973. There are also 1000 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Raleigh ranging from $445 to $12,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Raleigh?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Raleigh ranges from $445 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,062.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Raleigh?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Raleigh range from $625 to $9,209, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $6,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $620.
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