Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Trailside Commons Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Penwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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1820 at Centennial
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1820 at Centennial

1820 Trailwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Trailside Commons, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Trailside Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Trailside Commons area of Raleigh, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at 1820 at Centennial priced from $900. The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Trailside Commons apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1820 at Centennial4x44BR,4BA$900
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$947
Pullen Station LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1,011
Parkwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trailside Commons, NC

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Trailside Commons area is the $0.56 price per square foot 4x4 Model at University Village at 2505 in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $815. The second greatest value Trailside Commons apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Orchard Pointe starting at $1,349 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the University Suites neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trailside Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.56
Orchard PointeThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.03
Welcome to our luxurious apartment communityWelcome to our luxurious apartment community ne...4BR,4BA$0.67
Campus Edge3x3 Platinum3BR,3BA$0.72
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.84
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Campus Crossings at Raleigh2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.95

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Trailside Commons, Raleigh, NC

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trailside Commons Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Trailside Commons?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Trailside Commons is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trailside Commons?

The cheapest apartment in Trailside Commons is The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments which is listed at $947, while the average apartment in Trailside Commons costs $1,923.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Trailside Commons?

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 24 regular apartments in Trailside Commons 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 Trailside Commons?

Cheap apartments in Trailside Commons have an average cost of $279 which is $1,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trailside Commons.

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