
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (20 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,284 | $1,284 | $1,284 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $982 | $2,707 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,118 | $3,536 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,484 | $4,708 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 5230 Meryton Park Way priced from $495. 5316 Cumberland Plain Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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5230 Meryton Park Way | 5230 Meryton Park Way | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
5316 Cumberland Plain Dr | 5316 Cumberland Plain Dr | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
3209 Daingerfield Dr | 3209 Daingerfield Dr | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
6500 Pathfinder Way | 6500 Pathfinder Way | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Spring Forest | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $982 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NC
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3701 Althorp Drive Model at 3701 Althorp Drive in the in the Fox Haven neighborhood starting from $2,640. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 3921 Tyler Bluff Ln Model at 3921 Tyler Bluff Ln starting at $2,415 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3701 Althorp Drive | 3701 Althorp Drive | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
3921 Tyler Bluff Ln | 3921 Tyler Bluff Ln | 4BR,3BA | $0.81 |
4211 Massey Preserve Trail | 4211 Massey Preserve Trail | 3BR,2BA | $0.75 |
3716 Massey Ridge Ct | 3716 Massey Ridge Ct | 4BR,2BA | $1.02 |
3209 Daingerfield Dr | 3209 Daingerfield Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
6920 Woodland Stream Pl | 6920 Woodland Stream Pl | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
6924 Woodland Stream Pl | 6924 Woodland Stream Pl | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
6500 Pathfinder Way | 6500 Pathfinder Way | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
5316 Cumberland Plain Dr | 5316 Cumberland Plain Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.33 |
5230 Meryton Park Way | 5230 Meryton Park Way | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverside, Raleigh, NC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
9 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 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 Riverside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is 5230 Meryton Park Way which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,830.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 69 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $484 which is $1,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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