Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $900 (44 Rentals)

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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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Riverside, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lexington on the Green priced from $950. The Piedmont Raleigh has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington on the GreenA31BR,1BA$950
The Piedmont Raleigh0 Bed 1 Bath - 496 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$999
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$999
Spring ForestWillow1BR,1BA$1,042
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Wynslow Park*Metropolitan1BR,1BA$1,050
Legacy North Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,065
Summermill at Falls RiverThe Atlantic1BR,1BA$1,079
Everly on 4011B.31BR,1BA$1,086
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NC

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at MILLBROOK POINTE in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the A2 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $1,403 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.37
River HavenRiver2BR,2BA$1.40
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$1.46
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 Upgrade-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.42
Pine VillageA21BR,1BA$1.45
RidgeStone ApartmentsA1-Standard1BR,1BA$1.44
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1.43
Summermill at Falls RiverThe Atlantic1BR,1BA$1.43
Legacy North Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.47

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Riverside, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #58

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Raleigh. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Lexington on the Green which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,736.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?

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 30 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?

Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $216 which is $1,520 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!