Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $900 (35 Rentals)

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Park and Market
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$1,467 - $2,353
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Park and Market

141 Park at North Hills StRaleigh, NC 27609
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property at 3206 Ruffin St

$1,500 - $2,250

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 19

3206 Ruffin St

RaleighNC27607
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Lassiter at North Hills
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$1,501 - $4,557
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Lassiter at North Hills

4209 Lassiter Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Anclote Arms
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Anclote Arms

3609 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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property at 901 Marilyn Dr

$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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901 Marilyn Dr, Unit B, Unit B

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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property at 1617 Sunrise Ave

$1,250

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1617 Sunrise Ave, Unit B, Unit B

1617 Sunrise Ave
RaleighNC27608
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The Eastern
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Eastern

4204 Six Forks RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Allister North Hills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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 Sterling Glenwood Apartments priced from $998. The Trails of North Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,103. Here are the most affordable North Central Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sterling Glenwood Apartments1A-PR1BR,1BA$998
The Trails of North Hills2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1,103
Creekside at CrabtreeS1Studio,1BA$1,194
Marq at Crabtree0AStudio,1BA$1,202
Residences Glenwood PlaceS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,288
Marshall Park Apartments + TownhomesAbbott/Bay1BR,1BA$1,315
Sojourn Glenwood PlaceStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,319
Oberlin Court ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1,323
Allister North HillsRowanStudio,1BA$1,327
Crabtree LakesideA21BR,1BA$1,342

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Raleigh, NC

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Raleigh area is the $2.00 price per square foot Grady Model at Abode Kerr Ridge in the in the Copper Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,964. The second greatest value North Central Raleigh apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Trails of North Hills starting at $1,428 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Copper Ridge 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 RidgeGrady2BR,2.5BA$2.00
The Trails of North Hills3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.04
The Townes at Bishops Park2x2.5 townhm2BR,2.5BA$1.56
Spanish Trace Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.61
Parker ApartmentsThe Moore1BR,1BA$1.89
Crabtree LakesideA1.11BR,1BA$1.81
Marshall Park Apartments + TownhomesAbbott/Bay1BR,1BA$1.89
Clairmont at CrabtreeA3M1BR,1BA$2.01
Sterling Glenwood Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.52
Marq at Crabtree0AStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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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 $1,194.

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 $998 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 $1,103 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 $1,428.

Expert Rental Resources

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