Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Cosmo & Lewis Estates
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cosmo & Lewis Estates

1117-1129 Hadley RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Walnut Woods Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Woods Apartments

3417 Middle Branch RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Shammah Winds
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shammah Winds

1407 Sawyer RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Walnut Trace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Trace

1800 Rock Quarry RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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611-619 Peyton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

611-619 Peyton St

611-619 Peyton StRaleigh, NC 27610
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Cedar Moor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Moor

2410-2559 Melvid CtRaleigh, NC 27610

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Dacian Quads
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dacian Quads

452-460 Dacian RdRaleigh, NC 27610

Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Creek area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at South Ridge priced from $1,200. Sunnybrook Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,211. Here are the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Sunnybrook ResidencesDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,211
Walnut RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,349
Wynsum Townhomes2x1.5 Standard Townhome-Call For Availability2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, NC

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3x2.5 Upgraded Townhome-Call For Availability Model at Wynsum Townhomes in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Walnut Ridge starting at $1,349 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wynsum Townhomes3x2.5 Upgraded Townhome-Call For Availability3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Walnut RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Sunnybrook ResidencesDesign EAStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #121

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Walnut Creek Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Creek is Sunnybrook Residences which is listed at $1,216, while the average apartment in Walnut Creek costs $2,014.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Creek?

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 9 regular apartments in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Creek have an average cost of $440 which is $1,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek.

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