Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (120 Rentals)

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Bridgeport
$1,052 - $1,586
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Bridgeport

4101 Lake Lynn DrRaleigh, NC 27613
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Sommerset Place
$1,113 - $1,593
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Sommerset Place

6717 Six Forks RdRaleigh, NC 27615
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VERT at Six Forks
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$1,128 - $1,505
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VERT at Six Forks

7816 Six Forks RdRaleigh, NC 27615
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Duraleigh Woods
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$1,130 - $1,662
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Duraleigh Woods

5600 Briar Oak LnRaleigh, NC 27612
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Sailboat Bay
$1,130 - $1,352
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Sailboat Bay

3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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Stonehenge
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$1,174 - $6,975
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Stonehenge

7303 Hihenge CtRaleigh, NC 27615
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Shellbrook
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$1,180 - $1,830
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Shellbrook

910 Shellbrook CtRaleigh, NC 27609
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North Oaks Landing
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$1,195 - $2,047
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lynnwood Park priced from $950. Aria North Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable North Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lynnwood ParkThe Alexander1BR,1BA$950
Aria North HillsThe Heron1BR,1BA$955
The FallsCapris FallsStudio,1BA$965
View at Lake LynnStratford1BR,1BA$974
The Quinn On RavenglassA1 Classic1BR,1BA$979
Autumn RidgeSassafras1BR,1BA$982
Bridges at North HillsStudio (Renovated)1BR,1BA$987
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$990
8809-8813 Litchford RdFirst Floor Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$995
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Raleigh, NC

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Raleigh area is the $1.35 price per square foot B1 Model at Camellia in the in the Two Courts neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value North Raleigh apartment is the B2 Model at Inman Park starting at $1,646 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Copper Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CamelliaB12BR,2.5BA$1.35
Inman ParkB22BR,2BA$1.32
Midtown Park TownhomesMT 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.34
Colony TownhomesCT 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.27
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Laurel SpringsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.14
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 Upgrade-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.33
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1.27
Lynn Lake1B Renovation 21BR,1BA$1.33
View at Lake LynnStratford1BR,1BA$1.32

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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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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for North Raleigh. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Raleigh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Raleigh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Raleigh is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in North Raleigh is Lynnwood Park which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in North Raleigh costs $1,870.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 84 regular apartments in North 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 North Raleigh?

Cheap apartments in North Raleigh have an average cost of $167 which is $1,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Raleigh.

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