Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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7630 Gresham Hills DrRaleigh, NC 27615
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Riverside, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5230 Meryton Park Way5230 Meryton Park Way1BR,1BA$495
5316 Cumberland Plain Dr5316 Cumberland Plain Dr1BR,1BA$635
3209 Daingerfield Dr3209 Daingerfield Dr1BR,1BA$700
6500 Pathfinder Way6500 Pathfinder Way1BR,1BA$925
Spring ForestWillow1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3701 Althorp Drive3701 Althorp Drive4BR,2.5BA$0.88
3921 Tyler Bluff Ln3921 Tyler Bluff Ln4BR,3BA$0.81
4211 Massey Preserve Trail4211 Massey Preserve Trail3BR,2BA$0.75
3716 Massey Ridge Ct3716 Massey Ridge Ct4BR,2BA$1.02
3209 Daingerfield Dr3209 Daingerfield Dr1BR,1BA$0.32
6920 Woodland Stream Pl6920 Woodland Stream Pl3BR,2.5BA$1.00
6924 Woodland Stream Pl6924 Woodland Stream Pl3BR,2.5BA$0.99
6500 Pathfinder Way6500 Pathfinder Way1BR,1BA$0.46
5316 Cumberland Plain Dr5316 Cumberland Plain Dr1BR,1BA$0.33
5230 Meryton Park Way5230 Meryton Park Way1BR,1BA$0.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside, Raleigh, NC

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Raleigh. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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