Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (49 Rentals)

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Smallwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smallwood Apartments

2008-2020 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Anclote Arms
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Anclote Arms

3613-3625 Anclote PlRaleigh, NC 27607
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200 E Edenton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Edenton St

200 E Edenton StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Shamrock Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shamrock Apartments

732-736 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Lupton Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lupton Flats

3801-3825 Lupton CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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1512CV
2 Bedroom Apartments

1512CV

1512 Collegeview AveRaleigh, NC 27606

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Wedgwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgwood Apartments

740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Blue Hill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Hill Apartments

601 Crimson Cross CtRaleigh, NC 27606
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Sunset Hills, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hills area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at Westgrove Tower Condominiums priced from $895. Pullen Station Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$895
Pullen Station LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The GroveA1 - The Mirlen1BR,1BA$969
Spanish Trace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Classic1BR,1BA$1,099
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesBradbury (B1)2BR,1BA$1,152
Shamrock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
The Pines at Peach Road1x11BR,1BA$1,190
Lexington FarmsThe Derby1BR,1BA$1,200
Sterling Glenwood ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, NC

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $0.79 price per square foot Four Bedrooms Model at Stanhope in the in the Grove Park neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Raleigh Logan starting at $1,179 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Cameron Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StanhopeFour Bedrooms4BR,4BA$0.79
Yugo Raleigh Logan4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus4BR,4BA$0.88
Capital Apartments2012BR,1BA$1.43
Apartments of WestgroveTrinity w/ Fireplace3BR,2.5BA$1.44
The Townes at Bishops Park2x2.5 townhm2BR,2.5BA$1.56
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesCompton (C1)3BR,2BA$1.36
Wedgwood Apartments2-2.2BR,2BA$1.51
Method Townhomes2BD / 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Lexington FarmsThe Derby1BR,1BA$1.55
The Pines at Peach Road1x11BR,1BA$1.56

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Sunset Hills, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sunset Hills, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Sunset Hills Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 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 $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is Westgrove Tower Condominiums which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $2,375.

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 32 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 $657 which is $1,718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.

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