Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Trailwood Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (41 Rentals)

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Dover Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Apartments

706 Wexford DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Gorman Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gorman Place

1810-1826 Gorman StRaleigh, NC 27606
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Tryon Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tryon Village

2421 Fairway DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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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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Centennial Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centennial Lofts

1527 Crest RdRaleigh, NC 27606
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Trailwood, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Trailwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Trailwood area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Tryon Village priced from $1,006. Walnut Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Trailwood apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tryon Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,006
Walnut Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex2BR,1BA$1,099
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1,107
Lenoxplace at Garner Station ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,124
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,136
Altitude Raleigh ApartmentsS1 ADAStudio,1BA$1,223

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trailwood, NC

As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trailwood 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 Trailwood apartment is the A2 Model at Welcome to our luxurious apartment community near NC State University in Raleigh, NC! starting at $875 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trailwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.56
Welcome to our luxurious apartment community near NC State University in Raleigh, NC!A24BR,4BA$0.67
3770 Pardue Woods Pl, Unit 3013770 Pardue Woods Pl3BR,3BA$0.48
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$0.81
Campus West at Tryon3X33BR,3BA$0.76
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.02
1033 Oak Lake Ct, Unit Downstairs Bedroom1033 Oak Lake Ct1BR,1BA$1.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Trailwood, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trailwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Trailwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Trailwood is under $1,223.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trailwood?

The cheapest apartment in Trailwood is Tryon Village which is listed at $1,006, while the average apartment in Trailwood costs $2,696.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Trailwood?

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 51 regular apartments in Trailwood 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 Trailwood?

Cheap apartments in Trailwood have an average cost of $452 which is $2,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trailwood.

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