
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midtown Raleigh area of Raleigh.


CommonPlace North Woods

The Trails of North Hills

1105 Flats at North Hills

The District

Central on the Green Apartment Homes

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Quail Ridge Apartments

The Maddox

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Wedgwood Apartments

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Brookside Apartments

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Montecito

Anderson Hills

The Harrison Apartments

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Brentwood West

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North Oaks Landing

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Brentmoor Apartments

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Montecito West

North Hills at Town Center

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Jones Grant Urban Flats

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Lofts at North Hills

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works

Residences Glenwood Place

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Broadstone Oak City

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Atlantic Springs

Sojourn Glenwood Place

Chester Hills

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St. Albans Lofts

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Shellbrook

Colony Townhomes

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Anderson Flats

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The Signal

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Lassiter at North Hills

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616 at the Village

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Park and Market

The Village on Hill Street

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The Maggie

The Townes at Bishops Park

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Midtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $891 | $2,189 |
| Midtown Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $930 | $4,535 |
| Midtown Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,055 | $4,194 |
| Midtown Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,457 | $6,784 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available Midtown Raleigh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at Tree Top priced from $891. CommonPlace North Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Midtown Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Top | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $891 |
| CommonPlace North Woods | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| The District | The Gray Fox | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| 1105 Flats at North Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Central on the Green Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Quail Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| The Trails of North Hills | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - B | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Maddox | Curie | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
| Wedgwood Apartments | Raleigh Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Pointe at Midtown | B1A | 2BR,1BA | $1,097 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Raleigh, NC
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Raleigh area is the $1.39 price per square foot MT 2x1.5 Model at Midtown Park Townhomes in the in the Copper Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Midtown Raleigh apartment is the The Alexander II Newly Renovated Model at Lofts at North Hills starting at $1,479 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Copper Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Park Townhomes | MT 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Lofts at North Hills | The Alexander II Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Pointe at Midtown | B1B | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| North Oaks Landing | The Crabtree | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Brentwood West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Brookside Apartments | 1x1 Partial Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| North Hills at Town Center | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Central on the Green Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Tree Top | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Quail Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Raleigh is under $1,097.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Raleigh is 1105 Flats at North Hills which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Midtown Raleigh costs $2,214.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Raleigh?
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 10 regular apartments in Midtown Raleigh 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 Midtown Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Raleigh have an average cost of $119 which is $2,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Raleigh.
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