Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Suites Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (57 Rentals)

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property at 1220 University Ct

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1220 University Ct, Unit 102

1220 University Ct
RaleighNC27606
property at 1911 Wolftech Ln

$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

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property at 4279 The Oaks Dr

$690

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4279 The Oaks Dr

RaleighNC27606
property at 1411 Collegiate Cir

$695

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$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 1420 Collegiate Cir

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1420 Collegiate Cir

RaleighNC27606
property at 1712 Ballard Dr

$900

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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 30

1712 Ballard Dr

RaleighNC27606

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Penwood Apartments
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Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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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 4 Beds unit found at Tryon Flats Apartments priced from $750. Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,106. Here are the most affordable University Suites apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tryon Flats ApartmentsA34BR,4BA$750
Lenoxplace at Garner Station ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,106
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,120
Tryon Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Walnut Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,149
The Summit at Avent Ferry1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,180
Bell Jones FranklinA1A1BR,1BA$1,205
Wildwoods of Lake Johnson1A - Classic1BR,1BA$1,216
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsB1 - Lexington2BR,1BA$1,233

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Suites, NC

As of July 24, 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 A3 Model at Tryon Flats Apartments starting at $750 with a $0.53 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
Tryon Flats ApartmentsA34BR,4BA$0.53
University Suites Student Housing3X33BR,3BA$0.58
1440 Collegiate Cir, Unit 1041440 Collegiate Cir4BR,4BA$0.46
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.49
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.49
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.49
Orchard PointeTwo bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsB1 - Lexington2BR,1BA$1.17
Walnut Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex2BR,1BA$1.44

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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 Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments which is listed at $1,106, while the average apartment in University Suites costs $1,575.

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 35 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 $371 which is $1,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Suites.

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