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

Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes

Sterling

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North Oaks Landing

The Park at North Ridge

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Cortland Falls River

Perry Point

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Autumn Pointe

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Town Triangle Crossing

1540 Dunn Rd, Unit 203

8533 Kangaroo Ct

8533 Kangaroo Ct

8517 Kangaroo Ct

8233 Wynewood Ct

6013 San Marcos Way

3801 Satinleaf Dr

4205 Traders Dock Ct
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3505 Iron Sight Ct

7918 Dukes Dynasty Dr

8224 Wynewood Ct

8348 Wynewood Ct

3504 Berdan Ct

1540 Dunn Rd, Unit 214

3601 Bretton Mill Dr

8260 McGuire Dr

7133 Lowell Ridge Rd

2231 Raven Rd
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8117 Bright Oak Trail

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River Bluffs, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Bluffs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bluffs Studio Apartments | $1,270 | $1,184 | $1,299 |
| River Bluffs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $950 | $2,557 |
| River Bluffs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $1,180 | $2,748 |
| River Bluffs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $1,496 | $5,339 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the River Bluffs Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8809-8813 Litchford Rd | 2nd Floor Bedroom Suite | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Village at Town Center | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Cedar Springs Apartments | The Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sterling | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Northridge Crossings | The Coach | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| North Oaks Landing | The Crabtree | 1BR,1BA | $1,127 |
| Perry Point | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
| Brookefield Apartments | Pullen | 1BR,1BA | $1,174 |
| Legacy North Pointe Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Cortland Falls River | Alexander | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Summermill at Falls River | The Cape Hatteras | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Northridge Crossings | The Coach | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| River Haven | Haven | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Litchford 315 Apartments | 1A - Converse | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Cedar Springs Apartments | The Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Village at Town Center | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| North Oaks Landing | The Crabtree | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Park at North Ridge | The Alderwood with Study | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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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