Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $900 (45 Rentals)

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Level at 401
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$1,134 - $1,772
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Level at 401

5721 Goodstone DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Cortland Falls River
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$1,166 - $6,645
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Everly on 401
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$1,174 - $1,883
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Everly on 401

7010 Fox Carriage DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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$1,200

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4409 Jonesbay Ln

RaleighNC27616

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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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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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Oak Forest Pointe
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Oak Forest Pointe

5700 Oak Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Bluestone Apartments
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Bluestone Apartments

6319 Fox RdRaleigh, NC 27616
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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 $917. Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington on the GreenA11BR,1BA$917
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$925
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Spring ForestWillow1BR,1BA$1,022
The Park at North RidgeAshwood1BR,1BA$1,099
Brookefield ApartmentsPullen1BR,1BA$1,099
Wynslow Park*Metropolitan1BR,1BA$1,099
Legacy North Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,115
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
Level at 401S2 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,134

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NC

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.36 price per square foot C1 Model at Foxwood Apartments in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the C1 Model at Lexington on the Green starting at $1,735 with a $1.34 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.
Foxwood ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.36
Lexington on the GreenC13BR,2BA$1.34
Litchford 315 Apartments2C - Macon2BR,2BA$1.44
5912 Currin Fox Ct, Unit 1 bedroom unit5912 Currin Fox Ct1BR,1BA$1.36
North Hills at Town CenterB1R2BR,2BA$1.31
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$1.31
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 Upgrade-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.33
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.39

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside is at Level at 401 listed at $1,134.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $917 at Lexington on the Green.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside is starting from $1,025 at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments and starts from $1,225.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

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Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Raleigh

Written by: Chris Munier

Student apartments are not always easy to find in every location, but that’s not the case in the university-rich city of Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Discover Terrific Apartment Opportunities Near Raleighs Largest Employers

Written by: Chris Munier

Did you recently land a new job in Raleigh but can’t find a suitable place to live? This is a common issue for working professionals making career changes, especially in a transplant-heavy area like Raleigh.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.