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

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Duraleigh Woods
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$921 - $1,749
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$889 - $1,717
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Duraleigh Woods

5600 Briar Oak LnRaleigh, NC 27612
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Sailboat Bay
$972 - $1,520
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$946 - $1,494
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Sailboat Bay

3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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Concord Apartments
$1,022 - $1,672
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$995 - $1,645
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Concord Apartments

3920 Knickerbocker PkyRaleigh, NC 27612
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Bridgeport
$1,063 - $1,742
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Bridgeport

4101 Lake Lynn DrRaleigh, NC 27613
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$850
Bridges at North HillsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Lexington on the GreenA11BR,1BA$900
Duraleigh WoodsAmberton 1x11BR,1BA$921
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$927
Vivo Living North WoodsSTA - Studio AStudio,1BA$929
The Harrison ApartmentsFurnished Studio A with Private BalconyStudio,1BA$937
The DistrictThe Gray FoxStudio,1BA$945
8809-8813 Litchford Rd2nd Floor Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$950
Autumn RidgeSassafras1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colony TownhomesCT 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.30
Hunting RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
MAA Crabtree22A2BR,2BA$1.28
Laurel SpringsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.12
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1.5BA$1.19
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.30
Lynn Lake1B Renovation 21BR,1BA$1.28
Brentwood West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Lexington on the GreenA31BR,1BA$1.30
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.28

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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