
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (15 Rentals)
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Wakefield Station

Legacy at Wakefield Apartments
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Caveness Farms Apartments
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Capital Creek at Heritage

Palisades of Wake Forest

The Pace at Holding Village
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Highland Park, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $890 | $4,419 |
Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $1,341 | $5,781 |
Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,520 | $6,019 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Park Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Columns at Wakefield priced from $1,163. Caveness Farms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,182. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Columns at Wakefield | The Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
Caveness Farms Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,182 |
Legacy at Wakefield Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
Cortland Falls River | Branch | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Maystone at Wakefield | Sunstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, NC
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2BR 2BA (1219 SF) Model at Capital Creek at Heritage in the in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the The Cornell w/ Two Balconies Model at Palisades of Wake Forest starting at $1,655 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Capital Creek at Heritage | 2BR 2BA (1219 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Palisades of Wake Forest | The Cornell w/ Two Balconies | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Wakefield Glen | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Caveness Farms Apartments | A2 - Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Hawthorne at the Forest | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The Residences at Wakefield | Hickory-Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Maystone at Wakefield | Sunstone | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Cortland Falls River | Alexander | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Columns at Wakefield | The Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Madison Wakefield | A1-MW | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland Park, Raleigh, NC
Ranked #91
Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Highland Park Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
19 / 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 Highland Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment is $1,163 at Columns at Wakefield.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Park is starting from $1,341 at Columns at Wakefield.
What is the most affordable Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy at Wakefield Apartments and starts from $1,669.
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