Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (36 Rentals)

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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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Pinnacle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

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

Camden Manor Park

4000 Manor Club DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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The Eastern
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Eastern

4204 Six Forks RdRaleigh, 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 $897. Sterling Glenwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. 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$897
Sterling Glenwood ApartmentsStudio Classic with BalconyStudio,1BA$949
Marq at Crabtree1B1BR,1BA$1,187
Allister North HillsRowanStudio,1BA$1,187
The Pines at Peach Road1x11BR,1BA$1,190
Marshall Park Apartments + TownhomesAbbott/Bay1BR,1BA$1,205
Creekside at CrabtreeS1Studio,1BA$1,214
Crabtree LakesideA21BR,1BA$1,258
Park and MarketS1BStudio,1BA$1,260
Sojourn Glenwood PlaceStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,319

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Raleigh, NC

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central Raleigh area is the $0.91 price per square foot Entire Home Model at 1115 Marshall St in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value North Central Raleigh apartment is the Grady Model at Abode Kerr Ridge starting at $2,799 with a $1.88 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.
1115 Marshall StEntire Home4BR,3.5BA$0.91
Abode Kerr RidgeGrady2BR,2.5BA$1.88
The Townes at Bishops Park2x2.5 townhm2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Marshall Park Apartments + TownhomesHoneycutt1BR,1BA$1.85
Spanish Trace Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.60
Crabtree LakesideA41BR,1BA$1.74
The Pines at Peach Road1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Oberlin Court ApartmentsB21BR,1BA$1.91
Allister North HillsRowanStudio ,1BA$1.85
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$1.52

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Sterling Glenwood Apartments listed at $949.

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 $897 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 $1,056 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 $1,432.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

Written by: Chris Munier

Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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