
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (82 Rentals)
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1430 Collegeview Ave

3512 Ivy Commons Dr, Unit 1391

3512 Ivy Commons Dr

3512 Ivy Commons Dr

Room in House on Carlton Ave

1140 Carlton Ave, Unit 102

1140 Carlton Ave, Unit 102

Room in House on Okelly St

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Room in Condo on Carlton Ave

Woodall Apartments

1106 Filmore St

Westgrove Tower Condominiums

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Skyhouse Raleigh

1000 Glenwood Ave

Pullen Station Lofts

The Grove

4130 Western Blvd

1402 Gorman St
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The Kenton Apartments

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900 Moses Ct

3116 Hillsborough

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Wedgwood Apartments

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The Metropolitan

801 Devereux St

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Elan City Center

3206 Ruffin St

Historic Boylan Apartments
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1223-1227 Carlton Ave

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Leigh House

927 West Morgan

The Apartments at St. Mary's

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Oberlin Court Apartments

Berkshire Village District

Sterling Glenwood Apartments

2900 Ligon St

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The Point

Sojourn Glenwood Place
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Chester Hills

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Lexington Farms Apartments

3906 Lexington Dr

Residences Glenwood Place

The Edition on Oberlin

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The Gramercy

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The Marlowe Lake Boone
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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 | $1,423 | $915 | $3,148 |
| Sunset Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $799 | $6,450 |
| Sunset Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $799 | $7,438 |
| Sunset Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $799 | $6,211 |
| Sunset Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $699 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 82 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $845 |
| Pullen Station Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Grove | A1 - The Grove | 1BR,1BA | $993 |
| The Kenton Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Wedgwood Apartments | Raleigh Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 3917 Greenleaf St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 815 Clay St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 1512CV | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Oberlin Court Apartments | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, NC
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4x4.5 Model at Redfield Villages in the in the Grove Park neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the 3x3 Model at Stanhope starting at $1,295 with a $0.99 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield Villages | 4x4.5 | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.48 |
| Stanhope | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.99 |
| Method Townhomes | 3BD / 3.5BA Townhome | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.50 |
| The Hillsborough | 2 Bed 2 Bath Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Apartments of Westgrove | Hillsborough w/ Fireplace | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| Bristol Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1512CV | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes | Ashford | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Grove | A1 - The Grove | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Kenton Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,290.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is The Grove which is listed at $993, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $1,998.
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 34 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 $480 which is $1,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.
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