Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (48 Rentals)

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Montecito West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito West

1313 Hardimont RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Channel House

540 St. Albans DrRaleigh, NC 27609

Midtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

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 Vivo Living North Woods priced from $899. The Trails of North Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $937. Here are the most affordable Midtown Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living North WoodsStudio AStudio,1BA$899
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$937
Tree TopCedarStudio,1BA$981
Central on the Green Apartment HomesA31BR,1BA$985
Brentmoor ApartmentsOberlin1BR,1BA$985
Anson at North HillsA11BR,1BA$999
1105 Flats at North HillsA11BR,1BA$1,028
ShellbrookEmerson 1-11BR,1BA$1,055
Brentwood West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,089
The Pointe at MidtownB12BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Raleigh, NC

As of June 24, 2025 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at MILLBROOK POINTE starting at $1,199 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown Park TownhomesMT 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.39
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
The Pointe at MidtownB22BR,2BA$1.33
The WaverlyEdinburgh1BR,1BA$1.33
Quail Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.44
North Oaks LandingThe Crabtree1BR,1BA$1.41
Brentwood West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
North Hills at Town CenterA1R1BR,1BA$1.49
Central on the Green Apartment HomesA31BR,1BA$1.30
Tree TopCedarStudio ,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Midtown Raleigh Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Raleigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown Raleigh?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown Raleigh is at Vivo Living North Woods listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Raleigh Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Raleigh Apartment is $985 at Central on the Green Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown Raleigh is starting from $1,095 at The Pointe at Midtown.

What is the most affordable Midtown Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Trails of North Hills and starts from $1,511.

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