Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (69 Rentals)

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Elders Peak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elders Peak

2917 Creech RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Stony Brook
Studio Apartments

Stony Brook

3001-3015 Lake Woodard DrRaleigh, NC 27604
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Cosmo & Lewis Estates
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cosmo & Lewis Estates

1117-1129 Hadley RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Turtle Cove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turtle Cove Apartments

5700-5820 Turtle CvRaleigh, NC 27609
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Walnut Woods Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Woods Apartments

3417 Middle Branch RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Duplex Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Duplex Village

1900-2006 Hawkins StRaleigh, NC 27610
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Greencastle Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greencastle Townhomes

4204 Greencastle CtRaleigh, NC 27604
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Outlying East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outlying East Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlying East Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde School Commons priced from $699. Milner Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Outlying East Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/1 (60%)1BR,1BA$699
Milner CommonsStudio - The WillowStudio,1BA$875
Spring ForestWillow1BR,1BA$917
MontecitoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Vivo Living RaleighThe Glenwood1BR,1BA$942
The HarrisonStudio BStudio,1BA$960
Tree TopOak1BR,1BA$961
Quail Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Anson at North HillsA11BR,1BA$999
Wynslow Park*Metropolitan1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying East Raleigh, NC

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outlying 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 Outlying East Raleigh apartment is the Tranquility Model at Loch Raven Pointe Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,601 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying East Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Affinity at WendellClover3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Loch Raven Pointe Apartments and TownhomesTranquility2BR,2.5BA$1.27
5048 Yusor St5048 Yusor St2BR,2BA$1.29
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Magnolia HouseB12BR,2BA$1.32
MILLBROOK POINTE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Northstone Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.30
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/1 (60%)1BR,1BA$0.87
Windsor FallsA1B1BR,1BA$1.32

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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Raleigh, North Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outlying East Raleigh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outlying East Raleigh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outlying East Raleigh is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outlying East Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in Outlying East Raleigh is Olde School Commons which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Outlying East Raleigh costs $2,777.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outlying 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 91 regular apartments in Outlying 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 Outlying East Raleigh?

Cheap apartments in Outlying East Raleigh have an average cost of $118 which is $2,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying East Raleigh.

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