Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $585 (56 Rentals)

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Level at 401
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$1,164 - $1,752
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5721 Goodstone DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Cortland Falls River
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$1,295 - $6,514
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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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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Everly on 401
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$1,424 - $1,852
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Everly on 401

7010 Fox Carriage DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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The Arbors
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The Arbors

2611 Pine Village RdRaleigh, NC 27615
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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
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Gresham Hills

7630 Gresham Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27615
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5912 Currin Fox Ct, Unit 1

5912 Currin Fox Ct
RaleighNC27616

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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 The Preserve at Gresham Lake priced from $730. 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
The Preserve at Gresham Lake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$925
Lexington on the GreenA31BR,1BA$966
Brookefield ApartmentsPullen1BR,1BA$999
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Northridge CrossingsThe Coach1BR,1BA$1,070
Wynslow Park*Metropolitan1BR,1BA$1,080
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,099
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1,120
Legacy North Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NC

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.21 price per square foot The Calliope Model at Northridge Crossings in the in the Northridge Trace neighborhood starting from $1,770. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Gresham Lake starting at $1,597 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Northridge Trace 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.
Northridge CrossingsThe Calliope3BR,2BA$1.21
The Preserve at Gresham Lake3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
Wynslow Park*Carlyle Renovated2BR,2BA$1.42
River HavenNeuse Vista3BR,2BA$1.49
Litchford 315 Apartments2B - Wynbrook2BR,2BA$1.26
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.23
The Domain ApartmentsPhase 2 - 1 x 1 Upgrade-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.33
Village at Town CenterAspen1BR,1BA$1.40
Lexington on the GreenA31BR,1BA$1.30
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $730 at The Preserve at Gresham Lake.

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.

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