Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Bluffs Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (89 Rentals)

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North Oaks Landing
$1,127 - $1,603
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Cortland Falls River
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$1,158 - $5,789
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Level at 401
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$1,184 - $1,728
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Level at 401

5721 Goodstone DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Everly on 401
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$1,260 - $1,824
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Everly on 401

7010 Fox Carriage DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Atlantic Springs
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$1,365 - $2,035
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Atlantic Springs

5540 Atlantic Springs RdRaleigh, NC 27616
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Elan Capital Hills
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$1,372 - $2,602
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Elan Capital Hills

7100 Homestead Heights LnRaleigh, NC 27616
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property at 8533 Kangaroo Ct

$1,700

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8533 Kangaroo Ct

RaleighNC27615
property at 6013 San Marcos Way

$1,795

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6013 San Marcos Way

RaleighNC27616
property at 3801 Satinleaf Dr

$1,805

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3801 Satinleaf Dr

RaleighNC27616

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property at 8260 McGuire Dr

$1,890

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8260 McGuire Dr

RaleighNC27616

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The Arbors
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

2611 Pine Village RdRaleigh, NC 27615
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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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Fox Haven Apartments
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Fox Haven Apartments

7021 Fox Haven PlRaleigh, NC 27616
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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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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 8809-8813 Litchford Rd priced from $950. Village at Town Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,068. Here are the most affordable River Bluffs apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8809-8813 Litchford Rd2nd Floor Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$950
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1,068
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1,099
SterlingA21BR,1BA$1,099
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$1,120
North Oaks LandingThe Crabtree1BR,1BA$1,127
Perry PointHickory1BR,1BA$1,173
Brookefield ApartmentsPullen1BR,1BA$1,174
Legacy North Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,175
Cortland Falls RiverAlexander1BR,1BA$1,177

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Bluffs, NC

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Bluffs area is the $1.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Fox Haven neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value River Bluffs apartment is the The Cape Hatteras Model at Summermill at Falls River starting at $1,409 with a $1.53 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.
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.34
Summermill at Falls RiverThe Cape Hatteras2BR,1BA$1.53
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$1.26
River HavenHaven2BR,1BA$1.35
Litchford 315 Apartments1A - Converse1BR,1BA$1.50
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.36
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1.33
North Oaks LandingThe Crabtree1BR,1BA$1.41
The Park at North RidgeThe Alderwood with Study1BR,1BA$1.56
Foxwood ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.54

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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, 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 a cheap apartment in River Bluffs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Bluffs is under $1,177.

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

The cheapest apartment in River Bluffs is 8809-8813 Litchford Rd which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in River Bluffs costs $1,845.

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 24 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 $226 which is $1,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Bluffs.

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