Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northern Outlying Neighborhood of Wake Forest, NC from $585 (309 Rentals)

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North Forest Apartments
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$1,222 - $1,741

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North Forest Apartments

835 Stadium DrWake Forest, NC 27587
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The Pointe at Heritage
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$1,247 - $3,219

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The Pointe at Heritage

1747 Alexander Springs LnWake 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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Encore at Heritage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Encore at Heritage

1891 S Franklin StWake Forest, NC 27587

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Duraleigh Woods
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$963 - $1,592

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Duraleigh Woods

5600 Briar Oak LnRaleigh, NC 27612
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Wedgwood Apartments
$989 - $1,819

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Wedgwood Apartments

740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Concord Apartments
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$1,013 - $1,807

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Concord Apartments

3920 Knickerbocker PkyRaleigh, NC 27612
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Bridgeport
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$1,015 - $1,568

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Bridgeport

4101 Lake Lynn DrRaleigh, NC 27613
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North Oaks Landing
$1,024 - $2,581

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North Oaks Landing

2038 Quail Forest DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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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 4 Beds unit found at Friendly105 Apartments priced from $625. The Preserve at Gresham Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Outer Northern Outlying apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendly105 ApartmentsLIMITED TIME, FREE MONTH SIGN BY 7/31! Fully Fu...4BR, 4BA$625
The Preserve at Gresham Lake1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$730
Campus Suites2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$795
Hub Raleigh4x2 Pod4BR, 2BA$799
Stanhope2x2 Shared2BR, 2BA$845
Vivo Living North WoodsStudio AStudio, 1BA$899
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio, 1BA$915
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR, 1BA$925
Leonard Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$949
8809-8813 Litchford Rd2nd Floor Bedroom Suite1BR, 1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northern Outlying, NC

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northern Outlying area is the $1.06 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at 1003Lor in the Grove Park neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Outer Northern Outlying apartment is the 3BD / 3.5BA Townhome Model at Method Townhomes in the Grove Park neighborhood starting at $660 with a $0.51 price per square foot. 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.
1003Lor4BR/4.0BA4BR, 4BA$1.06
Method Townhomes3BD / 3.5BA Townhome3BR, 3.5BA$0.51
The Preserve at Gresham Lake3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.24
The Hillsborough2 Bed 2 Bath Unfurnished2BR, 2BA$1.04
40302BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.18
22002BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.00
Colony TownhomesCT 2x1.52BR, 1.5BA$1.20
4720 Matt Drive2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.19
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$1.17
225 W Young St, Unit B225 W Young St1BR, 1BA$1.20

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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 $950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northern Outlying is The Preserve at Gresham Lake which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Outer Northern Outlying costs $1,529.

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 259 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 $445 which is $1,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northern Outlying.

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