Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (64 Rentals)

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Elders Peak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elders Peak

2917 Creech RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Stony Brook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stony Brook

3001-3015 Lake Woodard DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Cosmo & Lewis Estates
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cosmo & Lewis Estates

1117-1129 Hadley RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Turtle Cove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turtle Cove Apartments

5700-5820 Turtle CvRaleigh, NC 27609
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Autumn Spring Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Spring Apartments

3601 Eck DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Duplex Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Duplex Village

1900-2006 Hawkins StRaleigh, NC 27610
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Sycamore Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Run

1090 Holly View DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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Greencastle Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greencastle Townhomes

4204 Greencastle CtRaleigh, NC 27604
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Cedar Moor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Moor

2410-2559 Melvid CtRaleigh, NC 27610
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Outlying East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outlying East Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlying East Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at The Harrison Apartments priced from $853. The Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Outlying East Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$853
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedoom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$859
Pine Hills Apartments 55+One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$875
Brentmoor ApartmentsOberlin1BR,1BA$985
Regency Park Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$990
Casa de LunaA11BR,1BA$990
North Oaks LandingThe Crabtree1BR,1BA$1,020
Anson at North HillsA11BR,1BA$1,022
Spring ForestWillow1BR,1BA$1,040
Vivo Living RaleighGLEN - The Glenwood1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying East Raleigh, NC

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outlying East Raleigh area is the $1.26 price per square foot Clover Model at Affinity at Wendell in the in the Gaylee Village neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Outlying East Raleigh apartment is the Topaz Model at The Grove at Wendell starting at $1,849 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Gaylee Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying East Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Affinity at WendellClover3BR,2.5BA$1.26
The Grove at WendellTopaz3BR,2.5BA$1.32
North Oaks LandingThe Oakview Renovated3BR,2BA$1.30
The WaverlyWindsor2BR,2BA$1.33
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.30
Pines of AshtonDouglas Fir2BR,1BA$1.31
Berkshire ParkThe Simplicity1BR,1BA$1.33
Northstone Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.30
Casa de LunaA11BR,1BA$1.27

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Raleigh, North Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outlying East Raleigh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outlying East Raleigh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outlying East Raleigh is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outlying East Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in Outlying East Raleigh is The Oaks Apartments which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Outlying East Raleigh costs $2,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outlying East 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 55 regular apartments in Outlying East 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 Outlying East Raleigh?

Cheap apartments in Outlying East Raleigh have an average cost of $278 which is $2,197 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying East Raleigh.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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