Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Bluffs Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (43 Rentals)

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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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The Piedmont Raleigh
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Piedmont Raleigh

7621 Triangle Promenade DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Gresham Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gresham Hills

7630 Gresham Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27615
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BlueStone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BlueStone Apartments

6319 Fox RdRaleigh, NC 27616
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Pine Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Village

2501 Pine Village RdRaleigh, NC 27615

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River Bluffs, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Bluffs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Bluffs area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments priced from $950. 8809-8813 Litchford Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable River Bluffs apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$950
8809-8813 Litchford Rd2nd Floor Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$950
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$999
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$999
The Piedmont Raleigh0 Bed 1 Bath - 496 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$999
Perry PointCypress1BR,1BA$1,060
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1,066
Level at 401A2R1BR,1BA$1,070
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1,074
Cortland Falls RiverAlexander1BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Bluffs, NC

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Bluffs area is the $1.28 price per square foot Oakview Model at North Oaks Landing in the in the Northridge Trace neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value River Bluffs apartment is the River Model at River Haven starting at $1,339 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Manchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Bluffs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Oaks LandingOakview3BR,2BA$1.28
River HavenRiver2BR,2BA$1.40
Northridge CrossingsThe Caboose1BR,1BA$1.48
Cortland Falls RiverBranch1BR,1BA$1.45
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.33
RidgeStone ApartmentsA1-Standard1BR,1BA$1.42
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1.33
Autumn PointeMetropolitan Renovated1BR,1BA$1.39
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$1.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina including River Bluffs, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Bluffs Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Bluffs?

The cheapest apartment in River Bluffs is Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in River Bluffs costs $1,753.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Bluffs?

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 34 regular apartments in River Bluffs 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 River Bluffs?

Cheap apartments in River Bluffs have an average cost of $118 which is $1,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Bluffs.

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