Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (48 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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Cardinal Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

4801-4815 Bluebird CtRaleigh, 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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Clairmont at Farmgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont at Farmgate

6301 Daybrook CirRaleigh, 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 Aurella Cary priced from $965. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,006. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurella CaryThe Iris1BR,1BA$965
The GroveA1 - The Grove1BR,1BA$1,006
Arbor Creek11HZ1BR,1BA$1,045
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,081
Gorman Crossings2B2BR,1BA$1,155
The Summit at Avent Ferry1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, NC

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $0.58 price per square foot Bedroom for rent, private bath, including utili... Model at Welcome to our luxurious apartment community in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $757. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 3x3 Platinum Model at Campus Edge starting at $920 with a $0.71 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.
Welcome to our luxurious apartment communityBedroom for rent, private bath, including utili...4BR,4BA$0.58
Campus Edge3x3 Platinum3BR,3BA$0.71
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.54
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.54
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.82
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated WD2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsB1 - Lexington2BR,1BA$1.19
1512CV2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Campus Crossings at Raleigh2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakeside, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #68

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Aurella Cary which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $1,809.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeside?

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 41 regular apartments in Lakeside 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 Lakeside?

Cheap apartments in Lakeside have an average cost of $335 which is $1,474 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.

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