
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $400 with Swimming Pool (322 Rentals)
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1251 University Ct, Unit 1

Aria North Hills

Woodlake Downs

Bridges at North Hills

The Harrison

Village of Pickwick

Spring Forest
Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Tree Top

The Timbers

Lexington on the Green

Lynnwood Park

The District North Hills

LYV Six Forks

Quail Ridge Apartments

Averelle North Hills

Sterling Glenwood Apartments

The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes

Regency Park Apartment Homes

Laurel Oaks

The Falls

VERT at Six Forks

Anson at North Hills

Oak City Apartments

Parkwood Village Apartments

Skyhouse Raleigh

Central on the Green Apartment Homes

The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments

The Trails of North Hills

Brentwood West

1105 Flats at North Hills

Sommerset Place

The Tribute

The Domain Apartments

Legacy North Pointe Apartments

Village at Town Center

North Oaks Landing

Sterling Town Center

Enclave @ Crabtree

Brentmoor Apartments

Six Forks Station Apartments

Concord Apartments
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 | $1,436 | $875 | $4,432 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $450 | $7,562 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $540 | $10,000+ |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $635 | $9,690 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $450 | $7,120 |
Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,704 | $2,892 | $10,000+ |
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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 $625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Amelia Village which is listed at $149, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,413.
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 3,198 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 $528 which is $1,885 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.