Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Trailwood Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Dover Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Apartments

706 Wexford DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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1820 at Centennial
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1820 at Centennial

1820 Trailwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Gorman Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gorman Place

1810-1826 Gorman StRaleigh, NC 27606
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Gorman Crossings
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gorman Crossings

2700-2716 Brigadoon DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Tryon Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tryon Village

2421 Fairway DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Trailwood, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Trailwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Trailwood area of Raleigh, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at The Wilde priced from $735. 1820 at Centennial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Trailwood apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WildeD14BR,4BA$735
1820 at Centennial4x44BR,4BA$900
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,005
Parkwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trailwood, NC

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Trailwood area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4x4 Model at University Village at 2505 in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Trailwood apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Orchard Pointe starting at $1,349 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the University Suites neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trailwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.53
Orchard PointeThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.03
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
1430 Collegeview Ave, Unit University Glen1430 Collegeview Ave4BR,4BA$0.47
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
1251 University Ct, Unit 11251 University Ct1BR,1BA$0.67
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.84
Campus Edge2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Campus Crossings at Raleigh2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.95

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Trailwood, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trailwood Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Trailwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trailwood Apartment is $1,005 at The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Trailwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Trailwood is starting from $880 at The Wilde.

What is the most affordable Trailwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Trailwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wilde and starts from $820.

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