Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (112 Rentals)

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Skyhouse Raleigh
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$983 - $2,643
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Skyhouse Raleigh

308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Wedgwood Apartments
$999 - $1,819
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Wedgwood Apartments

740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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3206 Ruffin St

RaleighNC27607
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Elan City Center
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$1,251 - $3,337
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Elan City Center

510 N Wilmington StRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Point
$1,256 - $3,364
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The Point

605 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Leigh House
$1,363 - $1,912
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Leigh House

2421 Landmark DrRaleigh, NC 27607
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Arlow at Blue Ridge
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$1,394 - $2,025
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Arlow at Blue Ridge

601 McCaw Bridge StRaleigh, NC 27606
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The Signal
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$1,406 - $5,088
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The Signal

721 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanhope2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$845
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
Pullen Station LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The GroveA1 - The Grove1BR,1BA$978
Wedgwood ApartmentsRaleigh EfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
3917 Greenleaf St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
Residences Glenwood PlaceS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,210
815 Clay St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,225
1512CV2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, NC

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $1.44 price per square foot 920 W Morgan St Model at 920 W Morgan St, Unit A in the in the Oakwood neighborhood starting from $2,370. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the 4x4 Corner Model at Stanhope starting at $1,199 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Grove 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.
920 W Morgan St, Unit A920 W Morgan St3BR,2BA$1.44
Stanhope4x4 Corner4BR,4BA$0.78
Method Townhomes3BD / 3.5BA Townhome3BR,3.5BA$0.50
The Hillsborough2 Bed 2 Bath Unfurnished2BR,2BA$1.04
Anclote Arms2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.32
1512CV2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Rhyne's Gate ApartmentsStandard Model2BR,2BA$1.47
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesAshford2BR,1BA$1.45
The GroveA1 - The Grove1BR,1BA$1.30
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is The Kenton Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $2,250.

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 46 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 $513 which is $1,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.

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