
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Raleigh area of Raleigh.


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Concord Apartments

The Quinn On Ravenglass

Madison Hunters Glen

The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes

Atria at Crabtree Valley

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Duraleigh Woods

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Spanish Trace Apartments

MAA Trinity

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Creekside at Crabtree

MAA Wade Park

Lexington Farms Apartments

Crabtree Lakeside

Highlands at Olde Raleigh

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The Dakota

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The Mallory

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Milo

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3311 Mill Run, Unit 3311 Miill Run, Unit 3311 Miill Run

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The Marlowe Lake Boone

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Overture Crabtree 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,367 | $915 | $1,880 |
| West Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $977 | $2,473 |
| West Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $845 | $3,114 |
| West Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $899 | $3,314 |
| West Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,088 | $799 | $1,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available West Raleigh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stanhope priced from $845. Westgrove Tower Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable West Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $845 |
| Westgrove Tower Condominiums | S1 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Concord Apartments | The Sidney | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| The Quinn On Ravenglass | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Madison Hunters Glen | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,028 |
| Atria at Crabtree Valley | Creedmoor | 1BR,1BA | $1,047 |
| Duraleigh Woods | Davenport - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,055 |
| Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes | Bradbury 3 (B3) | 2BR,1BA | $1,056 |
| MAA Trinity | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,118 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Raleigh, NC
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Raleigh area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value West Raleigh apartment is the Compton (C1) Model at Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes starting at $1,531 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Ridge Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redpoint Raleigh | 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome | 3BR,3BA | $0.71 |
| Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes | Compton (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Hamilton Ridge | Red Cedar (1 Bed, 1 Bath w/Den) | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Lexington Farms Apartments | The Preakness - Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Stanhope | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Spanish Trace Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| MAA Trinity | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Redfield Villages | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Madison Hunters Glen | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Quinn On Ravenglass | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Raleigh is under $1,118.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in West Raleigh is Concord Apartments which is listed at $977, while the average apartment in West Raleigh costs $1,671.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Raleigh?
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 110 regular apartments in West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in West Raleigh have an average cost of $582 which is $1,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Raleigh.
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