Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (82 Rentals)

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The Arbors
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

2611 Pine Village RdRaleigh, NC 27615

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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Olde School Commons priced from $709. Terrace at Rock Quarry has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Outlying East Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/11BR,1BA$709
Terrace at Rock QuarryTwo bedroom 30%2BR,2BA$797
Tree TopS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$883
Lexington on the GreenA21BR,1BA$910
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$925
Oak City ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedoom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$996
Regency Park Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$998
Wynslow Park*Metropolitan1BR,1BA$999
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying East Raleigh, NC

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outlying East Raleigh area is the $1.32 price per square foot Bailey 2 Model at Walton Farms in the in the Churchill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Outlying East Raleigh apartment is the Cannalily Model at Affinity at Wendell starting at $2,030 with a $1.38 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.
Walton FarmsBailey 23BR,2.5BA$1.32
Affinity at WendellCannalily3BR,2.5BA$1.38
Sunnybrook Pointe3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.37
River Knoll3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Magnolia House2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 Upgrade-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.33
Northstone Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.36
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/11BR,1BA$0.89

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outlying East Raleigh?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outlying East Raleigh is at Tree Top listed at $883.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outlying East Raleigh Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outlying East Raleigh Apartment is $709 at Olde School Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outlying East Raleigh Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outlying East Raleigh is starting from $797 at Terrace at Rock Quarry.

What is the most affordable Outlying East Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outlying East Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments and starts from $1,225.

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