
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (103 Rentals)
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1140 Carlton Ave, Unit 102

1140 Carlton Ave, Unit 102, Unit 102

Room in Condo on Carlton Ave

The Grove

1011 Parker St

Hub Raleigh

Westgrove Tower Condominiums

Pullen Station Lofts

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4130 Western Blvd

1402 Gorman St

Sterling Glenwood Apartments

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Skyhouse Raleigh

Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes

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900 Moses Ct

3116 Hillsborough

Spanish Trace Apartments

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Cameron Court

3326 Ruffin St

1520 Collegeview Ave

701 Daniels St, Unit D, Unit D

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The Gramercy

Historic Boylan Apartments

Lexington Farms Apartments

Room in Condo on W Peace St

801 Devereux St
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Residences Glenwood Place

Berkshire Village District

927 West Morgan

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Arlow at Blue Ridge

Sojourn Glenwood Place

The Metropolitan

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The Devon Four25

1228 Gorman St

Wilmont Apartments

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Oberlin Court Apartments

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The Maggie

The Mallory

616 at the Village

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Leigh House

Marshall Park Apartments + Townhomes

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Cortland Glenwood South

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300 Chamberlain St

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Elan City Center

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Sunset Hills, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hills Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $915 | $4,127 |
| Sunset Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $815 | $6,450 |
| Sunset Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $845 | $8,104 |
| Sunset Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $899 | $5,540 |
| Sunset Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $899 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available Sunset Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hills area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stanhope priced from $845. Westgrove Tower Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $845 |
| Westgrove Tower Condominiums | S1 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Pullen Station Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Wedgwood Apartments | Raleigh Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Sterling Glenwood Apartments | 1A-R | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes | Bradbury 3 (B3) | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Grove | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Live on Hillsborough | Bldg 104 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Shamrock Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, NC
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2x2.5 townhm Model at The Townes at Bishops Park in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the Compton (C1) Model at Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes starting at $1,527 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Ridge Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townes at Bishops Park | 2x2.5 townhm | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes | Compton (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Apartments of Westgrove | Hillsborough w/ Fireplace | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| 1512CV | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Yugo Raleigh Logan | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Corner | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Stanhope | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Method Townhomes | 2BD / 2.5BA Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
| The Grove | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Redfield Villages | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| 900 Moses Ct | 900 Moses Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Hills is under $1,093.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is Sterling Glenwood Apartments which is listed at $998, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $1,951.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Hills?
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 55 regular apartments in Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills?
Cheap apartments in Sunset Hills have an average cost of $499 which is $1,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.
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