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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside Studio Apartments | $2,244 | $1,289 | $3,200 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $470 | $5,100 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $1,099 | $3,009 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $1,449 | $5,325 |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $2,049 | $2,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Spring Forest | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $962 |
Wynslow Park* | Metropolitan | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Autumn Pointe | Metropolitan | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Domain Apartments | Phase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Brookefield Apartments | Pullen Renovated | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Haven | Neuse Vista | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
MILLBROOK POINTE | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Autumn Pointe | Carnegie | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Spring Forest | Henly | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
The Domain Apartments | Phase 2 - 1 x 1 Upgrade-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Litchford 315 Apartments | 1A - Converse | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Foxwood Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Level at 401 | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
North Hills at Town Center | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverside, Raleigh, NC
Ranked #47
Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 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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