Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Silver Lake Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Penwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

6210 St Regis CirRaleigh, NC 27606

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Silver Lake, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Silver Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Silver Lake area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments priced from $962. Aurella Cary has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Silver Lake apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$962
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$985
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Roanoke1BR,1BA$1,042
The Summit at Avent Ferry1 Bed 1 Bath Prior Renovated1BR,1BA$1,045
Regency PlaceTristan1BR,1BA$1,046
Gorman Crossings2B2BR,1BA$1,075
Woodcreek ApartmentsThe Hampton1BR,1BA$1,076

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver Lake, NC

As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Silver Lake area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3770 Pardue Woods Pl Model at 3770 Pardue Woods Pl, Unit 301 in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $625. The second greatest value Silver Lake apartment is the Dartmouth I Model at Remington Place starting at $1,320 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Silver Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3770 Pardue Woods Pl, Unit 3013770 Pardue Woods Pl3BR,3BA$0.48
Remington PlaceDartmouth I2BR,2BA$1.05
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
The Enclave at CrossroadsThe Currituck2BR,2BA$1.27
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.79
Gorman Crossings3B3BR,2BA$1.34
Williamsburg Manor2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated W/D Connection2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Campus West at Tryon3X33BR,3BA$0.78
AXIS CrossroadsA21BR,1BA$1.38
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1.36

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina including Silver Lake, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Silver Lake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Silver Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Silver Lake is The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments which is listed at $962, while the average apartment in Silver Lake costs $1,716.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Silver Lake?

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 18 regular apartments in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake?

Cheap apartments in Silver Lake have an average cost of $305 which is $1,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Silver Lake.

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