Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Johnson Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (17 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4279 The Oaks Dr

RaleighNC27606

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403 Wolf Creek CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Lake Johnson, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Johnson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Johnson area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stanhope priced from $845. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanhope2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$845
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1,021
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Oxford SquareAcacia Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Johnson, NC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Johnson area is the $0.39 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Commons Model at Redpoint Raleigh in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $905. The second greatest value Lake Johnson apartment is the 4x4 Corner Model at Stanhope starting at $1,199 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Grove Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Johnson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redpoint Raleigh4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Commons4BR,4.5BA$0.39
Stanhope4x4 Corner4BR,4BA$0.78
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Ocracoke3BR,2BA$1.22
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.49
Kensington ParkK2E2BR,2BA$1.44
Campus Edge2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$1.01
South Valley ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.47
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1.26
MAA Trinity11A1BR,1BA$1.40
Walnut Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex2BR,1BA$1.44

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Lake Johnson, Raleigh, NC

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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 $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Johnson?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Johnson is Trailwood Crossing Apartments which is listed at $1,021, while the average apartment in Lake Johnson costs $1,787.

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 65 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 $541 which is $1,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Johnson.

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