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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

3609 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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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 Pullen Station Lofts priced from $815. Maxwell Raleigh has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pullen Station LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$815
Maxwell RaleighChelsea- Premium3BR,3BA$899
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
Sterling Glenwood ApartmentsStudio Classic with BalconyStudio,1BA$949
The GroveA1 - The Mirlen1BR,1BA$959
Valentine CommonsThe Caswell Platinum3BR,3BA$1,035
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesBradbury 3 (B3)2BR,1BA$1,042
Wedgwood ApartmentsRaleigh 700 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$1,049
3116 Hillsborough2x12BR,1BA$1,065
The Apartments at St. Mary'sS3Studio,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, NC

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $0.91 price per square foot Entire Home Model at 1115 Marshall St in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the 2 Bed #310 Model at 618 N Boylan Ave starting at $2,035 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Blount Street 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.
1115 Marshall StEntire Home4BR,3.5BA$0.91
618 N Boylan Ave2 Bed #3102BR,2.5BA$1.30
Capital Apartments2012BR,1BA$1.32
Apartments of WestgroveTrinity3BR,2.5BA$1.42
The Townes at Bishops Park2x2.5 townhm2BR,2.5BA$1.35
1512CV2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Yugo Raleigh Logan2 Bed, 2 Bath Corner2BR,2BA$1.36
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesBradbury 3 (B3)2BR,1BA$1.13
Method Townhomes2BD / 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Lexington Farms ApartmentsThe Derby1BR,1BA$1.55

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

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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!

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 $1,120.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is The Grove which is listed at $959, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $2,195.

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 103 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 $445 which is $1,750 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

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