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1220 University Ct, Unit 102, Unit 102

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2002 Technology Woods Dr
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2002 Technology Woods Dr

2002 Technology Woods DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104, Unit 104

1911 Wolftech Ln
RaleighNC27603

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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 The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments priced from $967. The Kenton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Trailwood apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$967
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
The Summit at Avent Ferry1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,110
Walnut Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex2BR,1BA$1,120
Tryon Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Ray at The WeldS4WStudio,1BA$1,214
Altitude Raleigh ApartmentsS1 ADAStudio,1BA$1,223
Remington PlaceFairfield I1BR,1BA$1,274
1512CV2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,295
The Greens at TryonA1 Platinum1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trailwood, NC

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trailwood area is the $0.67 price per square foot A2 Model at Tryon Flats – Modern Student Living Near NC State in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Trailwood apartment is the 1 bd and 1 bath Student Model at Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood starting at $625 with a $0.49 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.
Tryon Flats – Modern Student Living Near NC StateA24BR,4BA$0.67
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.49
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.59
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.81
The Ninety NineB1.1-Hudson2BR,2BA$1.37
Orchard PointeTwo bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Kensington ParkK2C2BR,1.5BA$1.25
1512CV2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.30
Campus Edge2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99

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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 $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trailwood?

The cheapest apartment in Trailwood is The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments which is listed at $994, while the average apartment in Trailwood costs $2,561.

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 43 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 $360 which is $2,201 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trailwood.

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