Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $900 (34 Rentals)

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property at 3206 Ruffin St

$1,200 - $1,800

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3206 Ruffin St

RaleighNC27607

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Lassiter at North Hills
$1,339 - $5,006
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$1,339 - $5,006

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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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$1,467 - $2,325
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Park and Market

141 Park at North Hills StRaleigh, NC 27609
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property at 4519 Edwards Mill Rd

$1,795

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4519 Edwards Mill Rd, Unit B

4519 Edwards Mill Rd
RaleighNC27612
property at 901 Marilyn Dr

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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901 Marilyn Dr

RaleighNC27607

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Pinnacle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

5020-B Edwards Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27612
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Camden Manor Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Manor Park

4000 Manor Club DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Allister North Hills
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Allister North Hills

430 Allister DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Camden Carolinian
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Carolinian

2600 Glenwood AveRaleigh, NC 27608

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1422 Scales St
2 to 3 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 The Trails of North Hills priced from $969. Creekside at Crabtree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable North Central Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$969
Creekside at CrabtreeS1Studio,1BA$1,234
Marshall Park Apartments + TownhomesAbbott/Bay1BR,1BA$1,290
Sterling Glenwood Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,299
Marq at Crabtree1B1BR,1BA$1,306
Sojourn Glenwood PlaceStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,319
Lassiter at North HillsE2Studio,1BA$1,339
Crabtree LakesideA41BR,1BA$1,343
Chester HillsS1Studio,1BA$1,343
Oberlin Court ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1,351

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Raleigh, NC

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Raleigh area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2x2.5 townhm Model at The Townes at Bishops Park in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value North Central Raleigh apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Anclote Arms starting at $1,400 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Grove Park 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.
The Townes at Bishops Park2x2.5 townhm2BR,2.5BA$1.56
Anclote Arms2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.32
Brickettwood Apartments2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.31
Spanish Trace Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.61
Parker ApartmentsThe Moore1BR,1BA$1.93
Crabtree LakesideA21BR,1BA$1.73
Marq at Crabtree1B1BR,1BA$1.78
Marshall Park Apartments + TownhomesAbbott/Bay1BR,1BA$1.85
Sterling Glenwood Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.89
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$1.64

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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 Creekside at Crabtree listed at $1,234.

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 $969 at The Trails of North Hills.

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 $1,153 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 $1,477.

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