
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Raleigh area of Raleigh.


The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes

The Quinn On Ravenglass

3116 Hillsborough

Marq at Crabtree
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Concord Apartments

MAA Trinity

Enclave @ Crabtree
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Madison Hunters Glen

Hamilton Ridge

Conclave Glenwood

Marquis on Edwards Mill
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Leigh House

5104 Hollyridge Dr
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 | $1,280 | $915 | $2,104 |
| West Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $799 | $4,334 |
| West Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $799 | $3,041 |
| West Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $799 | $3,718 |
| West Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,109 | $699 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 17 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 |
| The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
| The Quinn On Ravenglass | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| 5104 Hollyridge Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Raleigh, NC
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Raleigh area is the $0.42 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value West Raleigh apartment is the 4x4.5 Model at Redfield Villages starting at $899 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Grove 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 | 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.42 |
| Redfield Villages | 4x4.5 | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.48 |
| The Station Raleigh | 3x3 - Hillsborough A | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| Stanhope | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.99 |
| Concord Apartments | The Emerson w/ Sunroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes | Ashford | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes | B1- Harmony | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Hamilton Ridge | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| MAA Trinity | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Quinn On Ravenglass | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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 $1,169.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in West Raleigh is The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes which is listed at $931, while the average apartment in West Raleigh costs $1,830.
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 94 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 $658 which is $1,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Raleigh.
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