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The Shelton at Cameron Court

Anclote Arms

2203 Brewer St

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The Signal

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Cortland Glenwood South

616 at the Village

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The Gramercy

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Alexan Moto

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The Miles
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712 Tucker

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1312 Banbury Rd, Unit 1314

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Cameron Court

2819 Wilcox Pl

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The Dillon

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400H

1806 Midwood Dr

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The Edition on Oberlin
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Camden Village District

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2304 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 2300

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4236 Kaplan Dr

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The Devon Four25

4210 Sterlingworth Dr

Smallwood Apartments

1305 Kent Rd

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Tivoli Gardens Apartments

1335-1343 Courtland Dr

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901 Marilyn Dr

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Parkside at Davie

3511 Ivy Commons Dr

3511 Ivy Commons Dr

3525 Ivy Commons Dr

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3109 Hillsborough St

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815 Clay St

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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 | $1,519 | $950 | $3,151 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $799 | $6,453 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $799 | $8,847 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $799 | $6,211 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $625 | $4,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 135 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is The Kenton Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in University costs $2,278.
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 49 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 $499 which is $1,779 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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