
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $845 (51 Rentals)


The Grove

3116 Hillsborough

1520 Collegeview Ave

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Spanish Trace Apartments

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300 Chamberlain St

Rhyne's Gate Apartments

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Cameron Court

1335-1343 Courtland Dr
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1000 Mills Street Apartments

Five Point Cottages

202 Selwyn Alley

3530 Ivy Commons Dr, Unit 102, Unit 102

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3502 Ivy Commons Dr
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1300 Kent Rd

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2222 Bernard St

408-A Horne St

2206 Bernard St

1410 Kent Rd
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1615 Collegeview Ave

1611 Collegeview Ave

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Parkside at Five Points

1064 Nichols Dr

200 E Edenton St

1200-1202 Duplin Rd

508 S Person St

2616 Noble Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $1,466 | $950 | $4,127 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $977 | $6,450 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $845 | $8,104 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $899 | $7,939 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $625 | $2,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,106.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Stanhope which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in University costs $2,294.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?
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 76 regular apartments in University 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?
Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $517 which is $1,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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