
Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $400 (147 Rentals)
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Milner Commons

The Harrison

The District North Hills

Vivo Living North Woods

1105 Flats at North Hills

Crabtree Lakeside

Cortland Falls River

The Arden Apartments
Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Sunnybrook Residences

Bacarra

Loch Raven Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

The Row

The Falstaff

Wakefield Station

Villages at Raleigh Beach

Bell Jones Franklin

Olde Towne Residences

Madison Wakefield

Foxwood Apartments

The Franklin at Crossroads

Link Apartments® Glenwood South

Elan Capital Hills

The Acorn on Person Street

Maystone at Wakefield

9200 Exchange

Anderson Flats

Litchford 315 Apartments

Allora Southview

Comet Garner

The Signal

Adara Alexander Place

The Lincoln

The Edison Lofts Apartments

The Dillon

Broadstone Oak City

Conclave Glenwood

Brighton Pointe Senior Apartments

The Gramercy

The Point

MAA Vale

Sojourn Glenwood Place

Allora Pines

Elevate Brier Creek

Leigh House

Clairmont at Crabtree

Vintage Raleigh West

Raleigh Exchange

Creekside at Crabtree
Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,449 | $875 | $4,594 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $450 | $5,943 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $540 | $8,972 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $635 | $7,983 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $450 | $3,000 |
Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $2,777 | $3,750 |
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Getting Around Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Raleigh is under $635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is 5230 Meryton Park Way which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,410.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Raleigh?
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 3,210 regular apartments in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Raleigh have an average cost of $514 which is $1,896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh
Written by: Chris Munier
Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.