Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $900 (27 Rentals)

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Anclote Arms
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Anclote Arms

3613-3625 Anclote PlRaleigh, NC 27607
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Brickettwood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brickettwood Apartments

2105-2131 North Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Pinnacle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

5020-B Edwards Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27612
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1422 Scales St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1422 Scales St

1422 Scales StRaleigh, NC 27608
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North Central Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Sterling Glenwood Apartments priced from $1,005. The Trails of North Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable North Central Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sterling Glenwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,005
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - B1BR,1BA$1,099
Sojourn Glenwood PlaceStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,219
Spanish Trace Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1,349
Allister North HillsRowanStudio,1BA$1,371
Residences Glenwood PlaceS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,383
Clairmont at CrabtreeA31BR,1BA$1,395
Marshall Park Apartments + TownhomesCarolina / Centennial / Crabtree1BR,1BA$1,410
Oberlin Court ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$1,414
The Marlowe Lake BooneA2.11BR,1BA$1,431

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Raleigh, NC

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central Raleigh area is the $1.91 price per square foot Nash Model at Abode Kerr Ridge in the in the Copper Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value North Central Raleigh apartment is the 2x2.5 townhm Model at The Townes at Bishops Park starting at $1,850 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Blount Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Abode Kerr RidgeNash3BR,3BA$1.91
The Townes at Bishops Park2x2.5 townhm2BR,2.5BA$1.56
Marshall Park Apartments + TownhomesHoneycutt1BR,1BA$1.75
Sojourn Glenwood PlaceA21BR,1BA$1.94
Spanish Trace Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.55
Marq at Crabtree1C1BR,1BA$1.73
Oberlin Court ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1.87
Crabtree LakesideA21BR,1BA$1.68
Creekside at CrabtreeA1A1BR,1BA$1.78
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - B1BR,1BA$1.65

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North Central Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Raleigh, North Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Raleigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Central Raleigh?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Central Raleigh is at Sojourn Glenwood Place listed at $1,219.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Raleigh Apartment is $1,005 at Sterling Glenwood Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central Raleigh is starting from $1,173 at The Trails of North Hills.

What is the most affordable North Central Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Central Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Trails of North Hills and starts from $1,466.

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