Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (17 Rentals)

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7630 Gresham Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27615

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 Spring Forest priced from $962. Wynslow Park* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring ForestWillow1BR,1BA$962
Wynslow Park*Metropolitan1BR,1BA$999
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$999
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,095
Brookefield ApartmentsPullen Renovated1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NC

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.39 price per square foot Neuse Vista Model at River Haven in the in the Manchester neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at MILLBROOK POINTE starting at $1,199 with a $1.17 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.
River HavenNeuse Vista3BR,2BA$1.39
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Autumn PointeCarnegie2BR,2BA$1.43
Spring ForestHenly2BR,1BA$1.44
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 Upgrade-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.51
Litchford 315 Apartments1A - Converse1BR,1BA$1.58
Foxwood ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.59
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Level at 401A1R1BR,1BA$1.52
North Hills at Town CenterA1R1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Spring Forest which is listed at $962, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $2,919.

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 44 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 $297 which is $2,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

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