Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (156 Rentals)

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Duraleigh Woods
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$928 - $1,534
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Duraleigh Woods

5600 Briar Oak LnRaleigh, NC 27612
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Sailboat Bay
$956 - $1,574
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Sailboat Bay

3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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Concord Apartments
$995 - $1,740
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Concord Apartments

3920 Knickerbocker PkyRaleigh, NC 27612
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Bridgeport
$1,004 - $1,771
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Bridgeport

4101 Lake Lynn DrRaleigh, NC 27613
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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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Stonehenge
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$1,196 - $10,225
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Stonehenge

7303 Hihenge CtRaleigh, NC 27615
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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 Trails of North Hills priced from $870. Duraleigh Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $903. Here are the most affordable Northwest Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - B1BR,1BA$870
Duraleigh WoodsAmberton 1x11BR,1BA$903
Lynnwood ParkThe Alexander1BR,1BA$950
Autumn RidgeSassafras1BR,1BA$955
Sailboat BayA2 RW Reno1BR,1BA$956
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975
The FallsCapris FallsStudio,1BA$977
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$980
The Gregory North and South Apartment HomesRed Oak1BR,1BA$982
Laurel OaksThe Oak1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Raleigh, NC

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Raleigh area is the $1.09 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Northwest Raleigh apartment is the 10321 Sablewood Dr Model at 10321 Sablewood Dr, Unit 106 starting at $3,000 with a $1.36 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$1.09
10321 Sablewood Dr, Unit 10610321 Sablewood Dr4BR,3.5BA$1.36
Bexley at Brier CreekTimber Crest3BR,2BA$1.28
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.36
MAA Brierdale22A2BR,2BA$1.26
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesCompton (C1)3BR,2BA$1.31
Hamilton RidgeHickory1BR,1BA$1.33
Lynn Lake1B Renovation 21BR,1BA$1.28
MAA ProvidenceThe Hickory1BR,1BA$1.36
The Trails of North Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath - B1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Raleigh is The Trails of North Hills which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Northwest Raleigh costs $2,995.

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 119 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 $119 which is $2,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Raleigh.

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