
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (55 Rentals)
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Lewis Place

Milner Commons

Vivo Living Raleigh

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The Harrison

1928 New Bern Ave

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Spring Forest

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Greater East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater East Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Greater East Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,335 | $875 | $2,217 |
Greater East Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $595 | $4,146 |
Greater East Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $975 | $4,588 |
Greater East Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,164 | $5,908 |
Greater East Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,800 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available Greater East Raleigh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater East Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Vivo Living Raleigh priced from $944. The Harrison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable Greater East Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living Raleigh | The Glenwood | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
The Harrison | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Central on the Green Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $976 |
Spring Forest | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
Anson at North Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Northridge Crossings | The Coach | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedoom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Regency Park Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
Cedar Springs Apartments | The Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Laurens Way | Linden | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Raleigh, NC
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater East Raleigh area is the $1.26 price per square foot Clover Model at Affinity at Wendell in the in the Gaylee Village neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Greater East Raleigh apartment is the Topaz Model at The Grove at Wendell starting at $1,794 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Gaylee Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater East Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Affinity at Wendell | Clover | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
The Grove at Wendell | Topaz | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
8132 McGuire Dr, Unit Townhouse | 8132 McGuire Dr | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
Magnolia House | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
MILLBROOK POINTE | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Brentwood West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Northridge Crossings | The Coach | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Northstone Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Cedar Springs Apartments | The Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Central on the Green Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for East Raleigh, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
9 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Greater East Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater East Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater East Raleigh is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater East Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Greater East Raleigh is Vivo Living Raleigh which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Greater East Raleigh costs $2,892.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater East 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 93 regular apartments in Greater East 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 Greater East Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Greater East Raleigh have an average cost of $140 which is $2,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater East Raleigh.
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