Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (131 Rentals)

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Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes priced from $839. Duraleigh Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $841. Here are the most affordable Northwest Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$839
Duraleigh WoodsAmberton 1x11BR,1BA$841
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$853
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA3 - Seagull1BR,1BA$892
Sailboat BayA1 TA Reno1BR,1BA$914
Autumn RidgeSassafras1BR,1BA$915
Lynnwood ParkThe Alexander1BR,1BA$915
Weston Reserve ApartmentsA3 - The Lily1BR,1BA$917
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$942
Atria at Crabtree ValleyCreedmoor1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Raleigh, NC

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Raleigh area is the $1.30 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $3,090. The second greatest value Northwest Raleigh apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Homes Model at Ashley Park Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Brier Creek Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Townhomes Brier CreekD2T4BR,3.5BA$1.30
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.26
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Inman ParkB12BR,2BA$1.27
Hamilton RidgeChestnut2BR,1BA$0.99
MAA Arringdon22A2BR,2BA$1.31
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesBradbury 3 (B3)2BR,1BA$1.13
MAA Brierdale11B1BR,1BA$1.34
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1.22
Weston Reserve ApartmentsA1/A2 - The Willow1BR,1BA$1.27

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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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Northwest 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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Northwestern Raleigh, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Raleigh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Raleigh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Raleigh is under $945.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Raleigh is The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in Northwest Raleigh costs $2,985.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 130 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Raleigh?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Raleigh have an average cost of $126 which is $2,859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Raleigh.

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

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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