Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC (941 Rentals)

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Raleigh. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the communities in Raleigh, Downtown Raleigh has risen to be one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and great learning and education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and greenspace? this area is a highly-rated section of town for nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town is one of the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs and cats? this area is now ranked as one of our favorite neighborhoods for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Raleigh

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Raleigh?

There are currently 105 Studio Apartments in Downtown Raleigh with rent ranges from $875 to $5,282 with an average price of $1,488.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Raleigh Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Raleigh ranges from $577 to $5,659 with an average monthly rent of $1,770.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Raleigh cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Raleigh range from $880 to $6,667. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,271.

How expensive are Downtown Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 179 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Raleigh on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $820 to $7,515 - averaging $2,435 for the location.

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.

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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.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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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.

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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.