
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lockwood Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Room in House on S Person St

The Harrison Apartments

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Skyhouse Raleigh

Greenway Flats Apartments

Room in Townhome on Gregg St

Pines of Ashton

Northstone Apartments

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708 Highgate Pl

Longview Village Apartments

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Brentmoor Apartments

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Anderson Hills

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305 Kennedy St

305 Kennedy St

657 Coleman St

657 Coleman St

1119 Gregg St

1119 Gregg St

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Magnolia Square

Five Point Cottages

200 E Edenton St

Parkside at Davie

Wynwood Place Estates

The Waverly

3033 Poole Rd
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Lockwood, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lockwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood Studio Apartments | $1,313 | $944 | $1,798 |
| Lockwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $989 | $4,535 |
| Lockwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,098 | $5,059 |
| Lockwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,318 | $7,213 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lockwood Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available Lockwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lockwood area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at Greenway Flats Apartments priced from $995. Pines of Ashton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lockwood apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Flats Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Pines of Ashton | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Harrison Apartments | Studio C with Private Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Brentmoor Apartments | Oberlin | 1BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| Northstone Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Longview Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| Walnut Woods Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| Brookside Apartments | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Lincoln | The Hub Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,196 |
| The Waverly | Berkely | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lockwood, NC
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lockwood area is the $1.59 price per square foot Townhouse 4 Model at The Edison Lofts Apartments in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $2,610. The second greatest value Lockwood apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Sunnybrook Pointe starting at $1,557 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lockwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edison Lofts Apartments | Townhouse 4 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.59 |
| Sunnybrook Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Walnut Woods Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Mordecai on Clover | 2 BR 1.5 BA TOWNHOME | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Anderson Hills | The Fairfield - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Waverly | Berkely | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Northstone Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Brentmoor Apartments | Glenwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Infinity Six Forks | The Belmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Broadstone Oak City | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lockwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lockwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lockwood is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lockwood?
The cheapest apartment in Lockwood is Pines of Ashton which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Lockwood costs $2,067.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lockwood?
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 16 regular apartments in Lockwood 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 Lockwood?
Cheap apartments in Lockwood have an average cost of $351 which is $1,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lockwood.
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