Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Bluffs Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (48 Rentals)

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North Oaks Landing
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$1,134 - $2,023
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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Cortland Falls River
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$1,162 - $6,946
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Everly on 401
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$1,204 - $1,818
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Everly on 401

7010 Fox Carriage DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Level at 401
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$1,322 - $1,780
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Level at 401

5721 Goodstone DrRaleigh, 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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Atlantic Springs
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$1,409 - $1,970
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Atlantic Springs

5540 Atlantic Springs RdRaleigh, NC 27616
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Turtle Cove Apartments
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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
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The Piedmont Raleigh

7621 Triangle Promenade DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Gresham Hills
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Gresham Hills

7630 Gresham Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27615
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Bluestone Apartments
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Bluestone Apartments

6319 Fox RdRaleigh, NC 27616
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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 $995. Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable River Bluffs apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8809-8813 Litchford RdFirst Floor Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$995
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom MKT2BR,2BA$1,025
Brookefield ApartmentsPullen1BR,1BA$1,099
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,099
The Park at North RidgeAshwood1BR,1BA$1,099
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,115
North Oaks LandingPebblestone2BR,2BA$1,134
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1,139
Legacy North Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,145
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Bluffs, NC

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Bluffs area is the $1.13 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom MKT Model at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value River Bluffs apartment is the Neuse Vista Model at River Haven starting at $1,559 with a $1.49 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.
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom MKT3BR,2BA$1.13
River HavenNeuse Vista3BR,2BA$1.49
Litchford 315 Apartments2B - Wynbrook2BR,2BA$1.50
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.39
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$1.48
Cortland Falls RiverBranch1BR,1BA$1.55
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.41
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1.44
North Oaks LandingThe Crabtree1BR,1BA$1.54
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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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 8809-8813 Litchford Rd which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in River Bluffs costs $1,890.

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 18 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 $103 which is $1,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Bluffs.

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