Cheap Homes for Rent in the Umstead Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (10 Rentals)

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2511 Friedland Pl, Unit 200

2511 Friedland Pl
RaleighNC27617
property at 8456 Central Dr
$1,700

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8456 Central Dr

RaleighNC27613
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Cheapest Available Umstead Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Umstead area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed home found at Room in Single Family Home on Greatland Rd priced from $845. Room in Single Family Home on Spindlewood Ct has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Umstead homes for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Room in Single Family Home on Greatland RdRoom in Single Family Home on Greatland Rd1BR, 1BA$845
Room in Single Family Home on Spindlewood CtRoom in Single Family Home on Spindlewood Ct1BR, 1BA$970
8819 Orchard Grove Way8819 Orchard Grove Way2BR, 3BA$1,800

Best Value Homes for Rent in Umstead, NC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Umstead area is the $1.20 price per square foot 8401 Metronome Ln Model at 8401 Metronome Ln in the Two Courts neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Umstead rental home is the Room in Single Family Home on Spindlewood Ct Model at Room in Single Family Home on Spindlewood Ct in the East Durham neighborhood starting at $970 with a $0.45 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Umstead homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8401 Metronome Ln8401 Metronome Ln4BR, 3BA$1.20
Room in Single Family Home on Spindlewood CtRoom in Single Family Home on Spindlewood Ct1BR, 1BA$0.45
Room in Single Family Home on Greatland RdRoom in Single Family Home on Greatland Rd1BR, 1BA$0.40
224 Lynchwick Ln224 Lynchwick Ln3BR, 3BA$1.33
219 Lynchwick Ln219 Lynchwick Ln3BR, 3BA$1.20
5509 Bridford Pl5509 Bridford Pl5BR, 2BA$1.33
8456 Central Dr8456 Central Dr2BR, 2.5BA$1.17
8229 Belneath Ct8229 Belneath Ct2BR, 2BA$1.29
8819 Orchard Grove Way8819 Orchard Grove Way2BR, 3BA$1.48
2511 Friedland Pl, Unit 2002511 Friedland Pl1BR, 2BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Umstead

What type of rentals are currently available in Umstead?

There are currently 30 Apartments for Rent in Umstead, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $5,674. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Umstead ranging from $800 to $2,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Umstead?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Umstead ranges from $800 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,757.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Umstead?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Umstead range from $1,638 to $2,432, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,380 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,190.

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