Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying East Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (65 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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Honeytree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Honeytree Apartments

4344 Saint James Church RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Greencastle Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greencastle Townhomes

4204 Greencastle CtRaleigh, NC 27604
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Sycamore Run
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Run

1090 Holly View DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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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 461 Turning Lake Dr priced from $525. 6827 Glacis Ct has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Outlying East Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
461 Turning Lake Dr461 Turning Lake Dr1BR,1BA$525
6827 Glacis Ct6827 Glacis Ct1BR,1BA$625
3525 Sugarplum Rd3525 Sugarplum Rd1BR,1BA$629
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 Outlying East Raleigh, NC

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outlying 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 Outlying 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 Outlying 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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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $715.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outlying East Raleigh is 461 Turning Lake Dr which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Outlying East Raleigh costs $2,909.

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 107 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 $217 which is $2,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying East Raleigh.

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