
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (20 Rentals)
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1251 University Ct, Unit 1

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Room in Condo on Trailwood Heights Ln
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Lakeside
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Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Lakeside, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakeside Studio Apartments | $1,145 | $1,139 | $1,159 |
Lakeside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $625 | $3,195 |
Lakeside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $830 | $3,855 |
Lakeside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,023 | $740 | $4,584 |
Lakeside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $915 | $450 | $1,997 |
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Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3011 Barrymore St | 3011 Barrymore St | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, NC
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $0.39 price per square foot 8627 Macedonia Lake Dr Model at 8627 Macedonia Lake Dr in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 3011 Barrymore St Model at 3011 Barrymore St starting at $680 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8627 Macedonia Lake Dr | 8627 Macedonia Lake Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.39 |
3011 Barrymore St | 3011 Barrymore St | 1BR,1BA | $0.40 |
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood | 1 bd and 1 bath Student | 3BR,3BA | $0.57 |
Room in Condo on Wolfmill Dr | Room in Condo on Wolfmill Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr | Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Room in Condo on University Ct | Room in Condo on University Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr | Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
Room in Condo on Trailwood Heights Ln | Room in Condo on Trailwood Heights Ln | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeside is under $680.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is 3011 Barrymore St which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $1,937.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeside?
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 396 regular apartments in Lakeside 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 Lakeside?
Cheap apartments in Lakeside have an average cost of $419 which is $1,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.
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