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Cheapest Available Umstead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Umstead area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at MAA Providence priced from $1,093. The Ashton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Umstead apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA ProvidenceThe Hickory1BR,1BA$1,093
The AshtonA11BR,1BA$1,145
Ashley Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Homes1BR,1BA$1,158
MAA Brierdale11B1BR,1BA$1,212
9200 ExchangeThe Rio1BR,1BA$1,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Umstead, NC

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Umstead area is the $1.36 price per square foot 10321 Sablewood Dr Model at 10321 Sablewood Dr, Unit 106 in the in the Brier Creek Country Club neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Umstead apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Homes Model at Ashley Park Apartments starting at $1,548 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Brier Creek Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Umstead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10321 Sablewood Dr, Unit 10610321 Sablewood Dr4BR,3.5BA$1.36
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.23
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.36
Crest at Brier Creek2x2-1130 Full Renovation2BR,2BA$1.41
Bexley at Brier CreekApplebrook with Attached Garage1BR,1BA$1.58
Braxton at Brier CreekA21BR,1BA$1.45
MAA PreserveThe Cromwell1BR,1BA$1.45
The Crossings at Alexander PlaceA1 (The Abby)1BR,1BA$1.57
MAA Brier FallsEdinburgh1BR,1BA$1.38
MAA ProvidenceThe Hickory1BR,1BA$1.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Umstead Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Umstead Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Umstead Apartment is $1,083 at MAA Brier Falls.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Umstead Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Umstead is starting from $1,323 at MAA Brierdale.

What is the most affordable Umstead Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Umstead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ashley Park Apartments and starts from $1,548.

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