Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northern Outlying Neighborhood of Wake Forest, NC from $500 (292 Rentals)

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North Forest Apartments
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$1,072 - $2,249
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North Forest Apartments

835 Stadium DrWake Forest, NC 27587
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Crossings at Heritage
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Crossings at Heritage

3134 Branch Ferry CtWake Forest, NC 27587
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Sailboat Bay
$950 - $1,411
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Sailboat Bay

3221 Lynn Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27613
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Outer Northern Outlying, Wake Forest, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Northern Outlying Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northern Outlying area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stanhope priced from $845. Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Outer Northern Outlying apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanhope2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$845
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$850
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$854
Maxwell RaleighChelsea- Premium3BR,3BA$899
Bridges at North HillsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Lexington on the GreenA11BR,1BA$900
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
Lynnwood ParkThe Alexander1BR,1BA$926
Vivo Living North WoodsSTA - Studio AStudio,1BA$929
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$931

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northern Outlying, NC

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northern Outlying area is the $1.16 price per square foot CT 3x2 Model at Colony Townhomes in the in the Copper Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,721. The second greatest value Outer Northern Outlying apartment is the C1 Model at Caveness Farms Apartments starting at $1,822 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northern Outlying apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colony TownhomesCT 3x23BR,2BA$1.16
Caveness Farms ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.24
Redpoint Raleigh3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome3BR,3BA$0.71
Inman ParkB22BR,2BA$1.27
Berkshire ParkThe Idealist2BR,2BA$1.26
Laurel SpringsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.12
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1.5BA$1.19
Method Townhomes2BD / 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.89
MAA Trinity11A1BR,1BA$1.25
Lynn Lake1B Renovation 21BR,1BA$1.28

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Wake Forest. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Northern Outlying Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Northern Outlying?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Northern Outlying is under $931.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Northern Outlying?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northern Outlying is Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Outer Northern Outlying costs $1,840.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Northern Outlying?

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 209 regular apartments in Outer Northern Outlying 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 Outer Northern Outlying?

Cheap apartments in Outer Northern Outlying have an average cost of $577 which is $1,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northern Outlying.

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