
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $799 (54 Rentals)


3512 Ivy Commons Dr

The Grove

3116 Hillsborough

Hub Raleigh

1223-1227 Carlton Ave

Spanish Trace Apartments

1228 Gorman St

Parkwood Village Apartments

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2224 Bernard St

Rhyne's Gate Apartments

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Skyhouse Raleigh

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1312 Banbury Rd, Unit 1314

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900 Moses Ct

2221 Bernard St

3906 Lexington Dr

3206 Ruffin St

Brookside Apartments

1806 Midwood Dr
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4236 Kaplan Dr

1335-1343 Courtland Dr

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Gorman Place

Carlton Place Apartments

Colonial Arms Apartments

1300 Gorman St

1000 Mills Street Apartments

Five Point Cottages

3506 Ivy Commons Dr, Unit 202
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3502 Ivy Commons Dr, Unit 302

3506 Ivy Commons Dr

3917 Greenleaf St

1512CV

Lupton Flats

2506 Avent Ferry Rd

2206 Bernard St

305 N State St

The Mordecai on Clover

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2522 Avent Ferry Rd

2510 Avent Ferry Rd

1615 Collegeview Ave

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Parkside at Five Points

200 E Edenton St

Bristol Creek Apartments

Wilmont Apartments

1200-1202 Duplin Rd

2354 Champion Ct
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University, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $1,466 | $914 | $2,139 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $799 | $6,450 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $799 | $7,438 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $799 | $9,920 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $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 $1,149.
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 $2,410.
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 41 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 $655 which is $1,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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