Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (58 Rentals)

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Wedgwood Apartments
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$1,095 - $1,819
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Wedgwood Apartments

740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Montecito
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$1,101 - $1,381
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Montecito

3800 Colby DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Brentwood West
$1,108 - $1,569
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Brentwood West

3800-3839 Brentwood RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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North Oaks Landing
$1,127 - $1,986
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Brentmoor Apartments
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$1,132 - $1,672
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Brentmoor Apartments

2080-2080 Brentmoor DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Montecito West
$1,159 - $1,704
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Montecito West

1313 Hardimont RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Windsor Falls
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$1,190 - $1,751
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Windsor Falls

1500 Sunbow Falls LnRaleigh, NC 27609
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Lofts at North Hills
$1,245 - $3,281
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Lofts at North Hills

214 Lofts LnRaleigh, NC 27609
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Broadstone Oak City
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$1,297 - $2,204
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Broadstone Oak City

2911 Mid Century DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Atlantic Springs
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$1,305 - $1,945
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Atlantic Springs

5540 Atlantic Springs RdRaleigh, NC 27616
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Shellbrook
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$1,385 - $1,830
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Shellbrook

910 Shellbrook CtRaleigh, NC 27609
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Anderson Flats
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$1,396 - $2,253
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Anderson Flats

2841 Manorcrest CtRaleigh, NC 27609
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The Signal
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$1,400 - $5,088
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The Signal

721 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Lassiter at North Hills
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$1,498 - $4,704
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Lassiter at North Hills

4209 Lassiter Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Park and Market
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$1,635 - $2,193
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Park and Market

141 Park at North Hills StRaleigh, NC 27609
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The Maggie
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$1,763 - $4,883
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The Maggie

401 Oberlin RdRaleigh, NC 27605
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tree TopS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$891
CommonPlace North WoodsStudio AStudio,1BA$929
The DistrictThe Gray FoxStudio,1BA$945
1105 Flats at North HillsA11BR,1BA$945
Central on the Green Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$959
Quail Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,011
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - B1BR,1BA$1,025
The MaddoxCurieStudio,1BA$1,074
Wedgwood ApartmentsRaleigh EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,095
The Pointe at MidtownB1A2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown Park TownhomesMT 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.39
Lofts at North HillsThe Alexander II Newly Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.42
The Pointe at MidtownB1B2BR,2BA$1.38
North Oaks LandingThe Crabtree1BR,1BA$1.41
Brentwood West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Brookside Apartments1x1 Partial Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.51
North Hills at Town CenterA1R1BR,1BA$1.54
Central on the Green Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.28
Tree TopA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Quail Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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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