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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 Timbers priced from $878. Lynnwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $917. Here are the most affordable Northwest Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$878
Lynnwood ParkThe Alexander1BR,1BA$917
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$928
The FallsCapris FallsStudio,1BA$932
BridgeportAshfield TA Reno1BR,1BA$940
Sterling Glenwood ApartmentsStudio Classic with BalconyStudio,1BA$949
Atria at Crabtree ValleyCreedmoor1BR,1BA$950
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA2 - Pelican1BR,1BA$959
Marquis on Cary Parkway1A1BR,1BA$973
Sailboat BayA1 TA Reno1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Raleigh, NC

As of December 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Raleigh area is the $1.36 price per square foot 10321 Sablewood Dr Model at 10321 Sablewood Dr, Unit 106 in the in the Brier Creek Country Club neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Northwest Raleigh apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Fairgate starting at $1,565 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Two Courts 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.
10321 Sablewood Dr, Unit 10610321 Sablewood Dr4BR,3.5BA$1.36
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesCompton (C1)3BR,2BA$1.29
Foxridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%3BR,2BA$1.24
MAA HermitageThe Bradford2BR,2BA$1.29
Harrison GrandeA1A Hammond1BR,1BA$1.35
Inman ParkA21BR,1BA$1.34
The Crossings at Alexander PlaceA1 (The Abby)1BR,1BA$1.34
Lynn Lake1B Renovation 21BR,1BA$1.36
Six Forks Station ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.33

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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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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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Raleigh is The Timbers which is listed at $878, 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 92 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 $112 which is $2,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Raleigh.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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