
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Raleigh area of Raleigh.


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The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes

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Concord Apartments

The Quinn On Ravenglass

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Creekside at Crabtree

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Hamilton Ridge

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Arlow at Blue Ridge

The Mallory

3239 Mill Run
West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,397 | $915 | $1,885 |
| West Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $838 | $2,523 |
| West Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $845 | $4,678 |
| West Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $899 | $3,314 |
| West Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,087 | $950 | $1,280 |
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There are currently 31 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 1 Bed unit found at MAA Trinity priced from $838. Stanhope has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable West Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Trinity | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $838 |
| Stanhope | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $845 |
| Maxwell Raleigh | Chelsea- Premium | 3BR,3BA | $899 |
| Westgrove Tower Condominiums | S1 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Duraleigh Woods | Amberton 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $951 |
| Concord Apartments | The Sidney | 1BR,1BA | $1,022 |
| Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes | Bradbury 3 (B3) | 2BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| The Quinn On Ravenglass | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Atria at Crabtree Valley | Creedmoor | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Raleigh, NC
As of March 19, 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 $1,590 with a $1.34 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 | $1.34 |
| MAA Trinity | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Stanhope | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Spanish Trace Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath with Washer/Dryer - Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Hamilton Ridge | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Edwards Mill | Sloan Wood | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Madison Hunters Glen | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Crabtree Lakeside | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Quinn On Ravenglass | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in West Raleigh is MAA Trinity which is listed at $833, while the average apartment in West Raleigh costs $1,922.
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 152 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 $674 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Raleigh.
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