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

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Highland Park, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columns at WakefieldThe Ridge1BR,1BA$1,163
Caveness Farms ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,182
Legacy at Wakefield ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,203
Cortland Falls RiverBranch1BR,1BA$1,230
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Capital Creek at Heritage2BR 2BA (1219 SF)2BR,2BA$1.25
Palisades of Wake ForestThe Cornell w/ Two Balconies2BR,2BA$1.46
Wakefield GlenA31BR,1BA$1.33
Caveness Farms ApartmentsA2 - Harmony1BR,1BA$1.70
Hawthorne at the ForestWoodland1BR,1BA$1.71
The Residences at WakefieldHickory-Reno1BR,1BA$1.57
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1.57
Cortland Falls RiverAlexander1BR,1BA$1.60
Columns at WakefieldThe Oaks1BR,1BA$1.72
Madison WakefieldA1-MW1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Park, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #91

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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