
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Raleigh, NC from $400 (211 Rentals)
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Arbor Creek

Columns at Wakefield

1105 Flats at North Hills

The Timbers

The Harrison

Woodlake Downs

Lexington on the Green

Sailboat Bay

The District North Hills
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The Trails of North Hills

Anson at North Hills

The Oaks Apartments

Sterling Glenwood Apartments

The Falls

Oak City Apartments

Averelle North Hills

Lynnwood Park

The Quinn On Ravenglass

Autumn Ridge
Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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MAA Trinity

Sommerset Place

The Domain Apartments

River Haven

Six Forks Station Apartments

VERT at Six Forks

403 West

Trails Corner Apartments

Enclave @ Crabtree

The Falstaff

Andover at Crabtree

Skyhouse Raleigh

Leigh House

Pines of Ashton

Atria at Crabtree Valley

Stonehenge

North Oaks Landing

MAA Wade Park

Creekside at Crabtree

MAA Brier Falls

The Park at North Ridge

The Apartments at St. Mary's

The Exchange at Brier Creek

Hunting Ridge

The Lincoln

Sunnybrook Residences

MAA Brierdale

Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

Level at 401

Seasons at Umstead
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 | $1,475 | $875 | $5,282 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $450 | $7,123 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $830 | $8,919 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,342 | $740 | $10,000+ |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $590 | $3,200 |
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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.
Raleigh, NC Area Reviews
Chris • 1+ years in Raleigh
February 27, 2025It's an ideal spot for college students, young families, and business professionals. If you can tolerate some traffic jams periodically, then Raleigh's a terrific area in North Carolina.
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 $945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Olde School Commons which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,568.
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 2,948 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 $456 which is $2,112 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.

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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.