Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $700 (36 Rentals)

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Greater East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

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 461 Turning Lake Dr priced from $525. 3525 Sugarplum Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Greater East Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
461 Turning Lake Dr461 Turning Lake Dr1BR,1BA$525
3525 Sugarplum Rd3525 Sugarplum Rd1BR,1BA$625
6827 Glacis Ct6827 Glacis Ct1BR,1BA$625
5316 Cumberland Plain Dr5316 Cumberland Plain Dr1BR,1BA$635
1500 Justice Union Ct1500 Justice Union Ct1BR,1BA$650
3508 Dragonfly River Ct3508 Dragonfly River Ct1BR,1BA$650
3320 Slippery Elm Dr3320 Slippery Elm Dr1BR,1BA$675
3209 Daingerfield Dr3209 Daingerfield Dr1BR,1BA$700
3243 Warm Springs Ln3243 Warm Springs Ln1BR,1BA$700
2130 Sunny Cove Dr2130 Sunny Cove Dr1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Raleigh, NC

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater East Raleigh area is the $0.19 price per square foot 461 Turning Lake Dr Model at 461 Turning Lake Dr in the in the Hempstede neighborhood starting from $525. The second greatest value Greater East Raleigh apartment is the 1500 Justice Union Ct Model at 1500 Justice Union Ct starting at $650 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater East Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
461 Turning Lake Dr461 Turning Lake Dr1BR,1BA$0.19
1500 Justice Union Ct1500 Justice Union Ct1BR,1BA$0.24
3525 Sugarplum Rd3525 Sugarplum Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
6827 Glacis Ct6827 Glacis Ct1BR,1BA$0.25
3508 Dragonfly River Ct3508 Dragonfly River Ct1BR,1BA$0.28
3209 Daingerfield Dr3209 Daingerfield Dr1BR,1BA$0.32
3320 Slippery Elm Dr3320 Slippery Elm Dr1BR,1BA$0.32
5316 Cumberland Plain Dr5316 Cumberland Plain Dr1BR,1BA$0.33
4938 Southern Magnolia Dr4938 Southern Magnolia Dr1BR,1BA$0.43
143 White Oak Gdn Way143 White Oak Gdn Way1BR,1BA$0.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater East Raleigh

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater East Raleigh?

There are currently 509 Apartments for Rent in Greater East Raleigh, NC with pricing that ranges from $854 to $5,426. There are also 435 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater East Raleigh ranging from $775 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater East Raleigh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater East Raleigh ranges from $775 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,905.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater East Raleigh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater East Raleigh range from $1,164 to $5,426, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,215 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,707.

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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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.

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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.

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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.