Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roylene Acres Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (9 Rentals)

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Penwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Clairmont at Farmgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont at Farmgate

6301 Daybrook CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Cardinal Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

4801-4815 Bluebird CtRaleigh, NC 27606
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Cheapest Available Roylene Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roylene Acres area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Aurella Cary priced from $995. 403 West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Roylene Acres apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$995
403 WestA11BR,1BA$1,185
BacarraTranquility Phase 21BR,1BA$1,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roylene Acres, NC

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roylene Acres area is the $0.42 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Roylene Acres apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated W/D Connection Model at Williamsburg Manor starting at $1,569 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roylene Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redpoint Raleigh4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome4BR,4BA$0.42
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated W/D Connection2BR,1.5BA$1.43
WesleyB12BR,2BA$1.60
Brook Hill Townhouse - Students Save Up to 10%Silver Birch2BR,1.5BA$1.59
BacarraTranquility1BR,1BA$1.53
Madison Hunters GlenThe Maple1BR,1BA$1.99
Arbor Creek21.5AZ2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Centerview at CrossroadsAthens1BR,1BA$1.79
Woodcreek ApartmentsThe Lakehurst1BR,1BA$1.96
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$1.99

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Roylene Acres, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #105

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roylene Acres Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roylene Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Roylene Acres is Aurella Cary which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Roylene Acres costs $1,721.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roylene Acres?

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 23 regular apartments in Roylene Acres 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 Roylene Acres?

Cheap apartments in Roylene Acres have an average cost of $488 which is $1,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roylene Acres.

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