Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Excalibur Neighborhood of Cary, NC from $600 (13 Rentals)

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900 Duncan Vale WayCary, NC 27511
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Cheapest Available Excalibur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Excalibur area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Chatham Forest Apartments priced from $989. MAA 900 Waterford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,103. Here are the most affordable Excalibur apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Oak Classic1BR,1BA$989
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1,103
Lake Cameron1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,172
Crabtree Crossing Apartments and TownhomesThe Birch Garden1BR,1BA$1,186
Marquis at Silverton1A1BR,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Excalibur, NC

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Excalibur area is the $1.49 price per square foot Archer Model at ABODE at Ream's Pointe in the in the Bradley Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,813. The second greatest value Excalibur apartment is the Swallowtail Model at Alta Wren starting at $2,010 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Huntington Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Excalibur apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ABODE at Ream's PointeArcher3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Alta WrenSwallowtail2BR,2BA$1.55
High House at Cary ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.40
Beaver Creek Apartments and TownhomesThe Charlotte Townhouse EIK2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Bexley at Carpenter VillageMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.32
Huntington ApartmentsTHE DOGWOOD2BR,2BA$1.45
Brampton MoorsAberdeen Renovated2BR,2BA$1.49
Crabtree Crossing Apartments and TownhomesThe Birch Garden1BR,1BA$1.50
MAA 900 WaterfordThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1.45
Chatham Forest ApartmentsThe Oak Classic1BR,1BA$1.30

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for West Raleigh, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Excalibur Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Excalibur?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Excalibur is under $1,339.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Excalibur?

The cheapest apartment in Excalibur is Chatham Forest Apartments which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Excalibur costs $2,526.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Excalibur?

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 15 regular apartments in Excalibur 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 Excalibur?

Cheap apartments in Excalibur have an average cost of $628 which is $1,898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Excalibur.

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