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

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Gresham Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gresham Hills

7630 Gresham Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27615
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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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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. Autumn Pointe 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
Lexington on the GreenA21BR,1BA$950
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$999
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$999
Wynslow Park*Metropolitan1BR,1BA$999
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Spring ForestWillow1BR,1BA$1,028
Summermill at Falls RiverThe Atlantic1BR,1BA$1,039
Litchford 315 Apartments1A - Converse1BR,1BA$1,039
The Piedmont Raleigh0 Bed 1 Bath - 496 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$1,052
Level at 401A2R1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NC

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.37 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Fox Haven neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at MILLBROOK POINTE starting at $1,259 with a $1.23 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.
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.37
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.23
River HavenRiver2BR,2BA$1.40
Summermill at Falls RiverThe Cape Hatteras2BR,1BA$1.42
Cortland Falls RiverBranch1BR,1BA$1.45
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 Upgrade-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.33
Litchford 315 Apartments1A - Converse1BR,1BA$1.31
RidgeStone ApartmentsA1-Standard1BR,1BA$1.44
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1.37
Autumn PointeMetropolitan Renovated1BR,1BA$1.39

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

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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!

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 $1,735.

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 33 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 $239 which is $1,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

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