Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Suites Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (62 Rentals)

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2002 Technology Woods Dr
$620
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2002 Technology Woods Dr

2002 Technology Woods DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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property at 1911 Wolftech Ln

$625

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$625
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104

1911 Wolftech Ln
RaleighNC27603
property at 3512 Ivy Commons Dr

$650

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

3512 Ivy Commons Dr

RaleighNC27606

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property at 1411 Collegiate Cir

$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1411 Collegiate Cir

RaleighNC27606

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property at 1518 Ashburton Rd

$950

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$950
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1518 Ashburton Rd

RaleighNC27606

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University Suites, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Suites Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Suites area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments priced from $1,067. Tryon Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable University Suites apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,067
Tryon Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Walnut Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex2BR,1BA$1,149
Lenoxplace at Garner Station ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,163
Kensington ParkK1A1BR,1BA$1,185
The Summit at Avent Ferry1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,185
Centerview at CrossroadsAthens1BR,1BA$1,256
The Greens at TryonA1 Platinum1BR,1BA$1,350
Ashborough ApartmentsThe Manet A31BR,1BA$1,360
The Greens at Centennial CampusS1AStudio,1BA$1,362

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Suites, NC

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Suites area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4BD/4BA Model at Village Green Student Housing in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $839. The second greatest value University Suites apartment is the C1/C2 - Grandview Model at Trailwood Crossing Apartments starting at $1,559 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Suites apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village Green Student Housing4BD/4BA4BR,4BA$0.57
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsC1/C2 - Grandview3BR,2BA$1.09
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.49
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.59
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.61
Orchard PointeTwo bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Campus Edge2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Kensington ParkK1A1BR,1BA$1.36
Walnut Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex2BR,1BA$1.44

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University Suites, Raleigh, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Suites Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Suites?

The cheapest apartment in University Suites is The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments which is listed at $1,067, while the average apartment in University Suites costs $1,559.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Suites?

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 47 regular apartments in University Suites 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 University Suites?

Cheap apartments in University Suites have an average cost of $391 which is $1,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Suites.

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