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Laurel Crossing Apartments
918 Malabys Church DrKnightdale, NC 27545
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wake County, NC from $400 (603 Rentals)
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900 Newcombe Rd
RaleighNC27610
413 Solar Dr
RaleighNC27610
5600 Brandycrest Dr
RaleighNC27610
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Lynnwood Park
6200-6225 N Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments
4730 Archean WayRaleigh, NC 27616
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3710 Pardue Woods PlRaleigh, NC 27603
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1230 University Ct
1230 University CtRaleigh, NC 27606
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Lewis Place
5210 Ballington CirRaleigh, NC 27610
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Arbor Creek
5400 Portree PlRaleigh, NC 27606
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Pine Hills Apartments 55+
1650 Royal Pines DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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The Timbers
5900 Timber Creek LnRaleigh, NC 27612
1402 Gorman St
RaleighNC27606
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The Harrison Apartments
2717 Capital BlvdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Vivo Living North Woods
3531 Wake Forest RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Bridges at North Hills
6625 Lake Hill DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Duraleigh Woods
5600 Briar Oak LnRaleigh, NC 27612
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Lexington on the Green
4803 N New Hope RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Grove
3926 Marcom StRaleigh, NC 27606
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Westgrove Tower Condominiums
4700 Westgrove StRaleigh, NC 27606
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Cary Greens At Preston
2500 Grove Club LnCary, NC 27513
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Ashborough Apartments
5406 Viewcrest WayRaleigh, NC 27606
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The District
1000 Navaho DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Legacy 2000
2000 Spring DrGarner, NC 27529
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Pullen Station Lofts
211 Ashe AveRaleigh, NC 27605
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Amberton at Stonewater
2000 Teaching DrCary, NC 27519
324 W Jones St
Fuquay VarinaNC27526
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Village at Town Center
4110 Wake Hills LnRaleigh, NC 27616
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Lake Lynn Reserve Apartments
650 Lake Front DrRaleigh, NC 27613
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Central on the Green Apartment Homes
2904 Calvary DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Fox Haven Apartments
7021 Fox Haven PlRaleigh, NC 27616
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The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes
5301 Creek Ridge LnRaleigh, NC 27607
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Skyhouse Raleigh
308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Village of Pickwick
4016 Twickenham CtRaleigh, NC 27613
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Autumn Ridge
6100 Barrowood DrRaleigh, NC 27612
1902 New Bern Ave
RaleighNC27610
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Six Forks Station Apartments
8501 New Brunswick LnRaleigh, NC 27615
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LYV Six Forks
6317 Shanda DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Sailboat Bay
3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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The Lodge at Crossroads
200 Brisbane Woods WayCary, NC 27518
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Trailwood Crossing Apartments
3004 Dorner CirRaleigh, NC 27606
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Woodlake Downs
3151 Exacta LnRaleigh, NC 27613
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Wedgwood Apartments
740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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The Trails of North Hills
1914 Generation DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Woodlyn on the Green Apartment Homes
100 Kempwood DrCary, NC 27513
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The Gregory North and South Apartment Homes
100 Northwoods Village DrCary, NC 27513
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Pine Knoll Apartments
2435-2509 Avent Ferry RdRaleigh, NC 27606
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1611 Royal Foxhound LnRaleigh, NC 27610
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1401 E Millbrook RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Greenway Flats Apartments
1107 Garner RdRaleigh, NC 27601
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Wake County, NC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wake County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $899 | $3,505 |
| Wake County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $636 | $6,417 |
| Wake County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $845 | $8,071 |
| Wake County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $719 | $8,810 |
| Wake County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $785 | $9,873 |
| Wake County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $949 | $2,753 |
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Cheapest Available Wake County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Wake County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lynnwood Park in the Lakemont neighborhood priced from $818. Stanhope in the Grove Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood Park | The Alexander | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Stanhope | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $845 |
| Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Pine Hills Apartments 55+ | One Bedroom Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Timbers | A1 One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Harrison Apartments | Furnished Studio A with Private Balcony | Studio,1BA | $896 |
| Maxwell Raleigh | Chelsea- Premium | 3BR,3BA | $899 |
| Bridges at North Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Duraleigh Woods | Amberton 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Lexington on the Green | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wake County, NC
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wake County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 4x4 Model at University Village at 2505 in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $815. The second greatest value Wake County apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh starting at $995 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Roylene Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wake County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village at 2505 | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
| Redpoint Raleigh | 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome | 3BR,3BA | $0.71 |
| Welcome to our luxurious apartment community near NC State University in Raleigh, NC! | A2 | 4BR,4BA | $0.67 |
| Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood | 1 bd and 1 bath Student | 3BR,3BA | $0.57 |
| Centennial Village Student Housing | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Centennial Ridge Student Housing | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| 1820 at Centennial | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Campus West at Tryon | 3X3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.76 |
| Village Green Student Housing | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Method Townhomes | 2BD / 2.5BA Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wake County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wake County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wake County is under $909.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wake County?
The cheapest apartment in Wake County is Lynnwood Park which is listed at $818, while the average apartment in Wake County costs $1,914.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wake County?
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 512 regular apartments in Wake County 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 Wake County?
Cheap apartments in Wake County have an average cost of $441 which is $1,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wake County.
Expert Rental Resources
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