Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dorothea Dix Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1256 McCauley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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1505 Kirkland Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1505 Kirkland Rd

1505 Kirkland RdRaleigh, NC 27603
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The L Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The L Apartments

205 W Davie StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Dorothea Dix, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorothea Dix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dorothea Dix area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1505 Kirkland Rd priced from $950. Skyhouse Raleigh has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,169. Here are the most affordable Dorothea Dix apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1505 Kirkland Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Skyhouse RaleighS1Studio,1BA$1,169
The RowBirch ArbourStudio,1BA$1,185
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio,1BA$1,255
PlatformCardinalStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorothea Dix, NC

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorothea Dix area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2BD/2BA Model at Village Green Student Housing in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $984. The second greatest value Dorothea Dix apartment is the Yellow Model at MAA Hue starting at $1,423 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Blount Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorothea Dix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.06
MAA HueYellowStudio ,1BA$2.18
1505 Kirkland Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.58
Cameron Court Apartments1x1 Devonshire1BR,1BA$2.56
Overture Centennial 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesCape Fear1BR,1BA$2.63
The DillonMidland1BR,1BA$2.48
511 FayeStudio 03Studio ,1BA$2.38
The Edison Lofts ApartmentsStudio S1Studio ,1BA$2.37
PlatformAdirondackStudio ,1BA$2.66
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dorothea Dix, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #93

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the Dorothea Dix Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • 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 Dorothea Dix Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorothea Dix?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorothea Dix is at Skyhouse Raleigh listed at $1,169.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorothea Dix Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorothea Dix Apartment is $950 at 1505 Kirkland Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorothea Dix Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorothea Dix is starting from $1,744 at Cameron Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dorothea Dix Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorothea Dix Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skyhouse Raleigh and starts from $2,103.

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