
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $400 with Swimming Pool (334 Rentals)
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Tree Top

The Timbers

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The Trails of North Hills
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Woodlake Downs

Platform

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Averelle North Hills

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Parkwood Village Apartments

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Northstone Apartments

MAA Crabtree Valley

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The Domain Apartments

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Windsor Falls

Stonehenge

River Haven

Wynslow Park*

Six Forks Station Apartments

VERT at Six Forks

403 West
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 | $1,456 | $875 | $4,135 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $450 | $6,863 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $540 | $8,528 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $635 | $9,229 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $725 | $8,220 |
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Raleigh?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Raleigh is at Westgrove Tower Condominiums listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Raleigh Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Raleigh Apartment is $907 at Vivo Living Raleigh.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Raleigh Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Raleigh is starting from $880 at The Wilde.
What is the most affordable Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wilde and starts from $820.
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.

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.

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.