Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Penwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Gorman Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gorman Place

1810-1826 Gorman StRaleigh, NC 27606
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Clairmont at Farmgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont at Farmgate

6301 Daybrook CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

6210 St Regis CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Cardinal Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

4801-4815 Bluebird CtRaleigh, NC 27606
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Lakeside, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeside area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments priced from $973. The Kenton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$973
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Aurella CaryThe Iris1BR,1BA$1,010
Arbor Creek21.5AR2BR,1BA$1,035
The GroveA1 - The Mirlen1BR,1BA$1,045
Kensington ParkK1B1BR,1BA$1,045
Regency PlaceTristan1BR,1BA$1,067

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, NC

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3770 Pardue Woods Pl Model at 3770 Pardue Woods Pl, Unit 301 in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $625. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 1 bd and 1 bath Student Model at Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood starting at $725 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3770 Pardue Woods Pl, Unit 3013770 Pardue Woods Pl3BR,3BA$0.48
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
Remington PlaceDartmouth I2BR,2BA$1.03
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Currituck2BR,2BA$1.32
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.79
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated W/D Connection2BR,1.5BA$1.28
1512CV2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Campus West at Tryon3X33BR,3BA$0.78

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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Lakeside, Raleigh, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwestern Raleigh, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeside Apartment is $973 at The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakeside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeside is starting from $1,035 at Arbor Creek.

What is the most affordable Lakeside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakeside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gorman Crossings and starts from $1,395.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

Written by: Chris Munier

Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!