
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Johnson Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (18 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Johnson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Johnson Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $915 | $1,885 |
| Lake Johnson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $800 | $2,279 |
| Lake Johnson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $880 | $2,958 |
| Lake Johnson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $699 | $3,391 |
| Lake Johnson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $780 | $2,815 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Johnson Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available Lake Johnson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Johnson area of Raleigh, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Maxwell Raleigh priced from $899. Westgrove Tower Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Lake Johnson apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Raleigh | Chelsea- Premium | 3BR,3BA | $899 |
| Westgrove Tower Condominiums | S1 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Arbor Creek | 11BD | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Aurella Cary | The Camillia | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| MAA Trinity | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Johnson, NC
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Johnson area is the $1.05 price per square foot K3D Model at Kensington Park in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Lake Johnson apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh starting at $995 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Roylene Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Johnson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Park | K3D | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Redpoint Raleigh | 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome | 3BR,3BA | $0.71 |
| Remington Place | Dartmouth I | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Centennial Ridge Student Housing | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.58 |
| The Enclave at Crossroads | The Currituck | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Gorman Crossings | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| MAA Trinity | 22B | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Campus West at Tryon | 3X3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.76 |
| Trailwood Crossing Apartments | A1 - Bickmore | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Walnut Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Johnson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Johnson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Johnson is under $1,076.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Johnson?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Johnson is Arbor Creek which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Lake Johnson costs $1,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Johnson?
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 134 regular apartments in Lake Johnson 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 Lake Johnson?
Cheap apartments in Lake Johnson have an average cost of $635 which is $1,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Johnson.
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