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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Northern Outlying Studio Apartments | $1,356 | $891 | $2,189 |
| Outer Northern Outlying 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $799 | $6,450 |
| Outer Northern Outlying 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $799 | $7,438 |
| Outer Northern Outlying 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| Outer Northern Outlying 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $699 | $3,458 |
There are currently 299 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Northern Outlying Neighborhood of Wake Forest, NC.
See all Apartments in Wake ForestThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northern Outlying area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stanhope priced from $845. Tree Top has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $891. Here are the most affordable Outer Northern Outlying apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $845 |
| Tree Top | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $891 |
| Lexington on the Green | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
| Westgrove Tower Condominiums | S1 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| MAA Trinity | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| CommonPlace North Woods | STA - Studio A | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
| The Falls | Capris Falls | Studio,1BA | $942 |
| Anson at North Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Bridges at North Hills | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northern Outlying 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 Outer Northern Outlying 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 Outer Northern Outlying 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 |
| Laurel Springs | The Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Stanhope | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.99 |
| Method Townhomes | 3BD / 3.5BA Townhome | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.50 |
| Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment Homes | Ellington | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| MAA Trinity | 22B | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| MILLBROOK POINTE | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Northridge Crossings | The Coach | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Northern Outlying is under $943.
The cheapest apartment in Outer Northern Outlying is Lexington on the Green which is listed at $908, while the average apartment in Outer Northern Outlying costs $1,903.
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 174 regular apartments in Outer Northern Outlying that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Outer Northern Outlying have an average cost of $460 which is $1,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northern Outlying.
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