
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (206 Rentals)
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Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments

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Bridges at North Hills

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Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,269 | $900 | $2,082 |
| Northeast Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $823 | $2,962 |
| Northeast Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $950 | $4,678 |
| Northeast Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,097 | $4,446 |
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There are currently 206 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northeast Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available Northeast Raleigh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments priced from $850. Bridges at North Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Northeast Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Bridges at North Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Lexington on the Green | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Duraleigh Woods | Amberton 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $921 |
| The Timbers | A1 One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| Vivo Living North Woods | STA - Studio A | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| The Harrison Apartments | Furnished Studio A with Private Balcony | Studio,1BA | $937 |
| The District | The Gray Fox | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| 8809-8813 Litchford Rd | 2nd Floor Bedroom Suite | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Autumn Ridge | Sassafras | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Raleigh, NC
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Raleigh area is the $1.30 price per square foot CT 2x1.5 Model at Colony Townhomes in the in the Copper Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Northeast Raleigh apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Hunting Ridge starting at $1,335 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Northridge Trace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Townhomes | CT 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Hunting Ridge | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| MAA Crabtree | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Laurel Springs | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Cedar Springs Apartments | The Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Lynn Lake | 1B Renovation 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Brentwood West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Lexington on the Green | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Raleigh is under $958.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Raleigh is Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Northeast Raleigh costs $1,879.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast 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 99 regular apartments in Northeast 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 Northeast Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Northeast Raleigh have an average cost of $148 which is $1,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Raleigh.
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