Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Cosmo & Lewis Estates
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cosmo & Lewis Estates

1117-1129 Hadley RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Walnut Woods Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Woods Apartments

3417 Middle Branch RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Oakwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

705 N Boundary StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Shammah Winds
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shammah Winds

1407 Sawyer RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Duplex Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Duplex Village

1900-2006 Hawkins StRaleigh, NC 27610
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Magnolia Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Square

511 E Martin StRaleigh, NC 27601
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200 E Edenton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Edenton St

200 E Edenton StRaleigh, NC 27601
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323 S East St
1 Bedroom Apartments

323 S East St

323-325 S East StRaleigh, NC 27601
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East Central Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 909 Bragg St priced from $577. 3243 Warm Springs Ln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Central Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
909 Bragg St909 Bragg St1BR,1BA$577
3243 Warm Springs Ln3243 Warm Springs Ln1BR,1BA$700
2130 Sunny Cove Dr2130 Sunny Cove Dr1BR,1BA$715
218 Heck St218 Heck St1BR,1BA$825
The WaverlyBerkely1BR,1BA$1,003
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square ApartmentsCF 1x1A1BR,1BA$1,112
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 2x12BR,1BA$1,125
Pines of AshtonAspen1BR,1BA$1,150
Skyhouse RaleighS1Studio,1BA$1,169
Sunnybrook ResidencesDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,178

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Raleigh, NC

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Raleigh area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3528 Eastern Branch Rd Model at 3528 Eastern Branch Rd in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $2,260. The second greatest value East Central Raleigh apartment is the 1414 Southgate Dr Model at 1414 Southgate Dr starting at $2,065 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Oakwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3528 Eastern Branch Rd3528 Eastern Branch Rd3BR,2.5BA$0.84
1414 Southgate Dr1414 Southgate Dr3BR,2.5BA$0.93
218 Heck St218 Heck St1BR,1BA$0.49
2130 Sunny Cove Dr2130 Sunny Cove Dr1BR,1BA$0.44
3243 Warm Springs Ln3243 Warm Springs Ln1BR,1BA$0.44
2509 Australia Dr2509 Australia Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.21
909 Bragg St909 Bragg St1BR,1BA$0.44
Sunnybrook Pointe3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 2x12BR,1BA$1.13
Milner Commons2 Bedroom - The Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.22

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East Central Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Raleigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Central Raleigh?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Raleigh Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Raleigh Apartment is $577 at 909 Bragg St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Central Raleigh Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central Raleigh is starting from $1,125 at Trails Corner Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Central Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Central Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trails Corner Apartments and starts from $1,275.

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