Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Suites Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Penwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Kensington Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Park

2800-2842 Avent Ferry RdRaleigh, NC 27606
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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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University Suites, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Suites Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Suites 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 University Suites apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WildeD14BR,4BA$735
1820 at Centennial4x44BR,4BA$900
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1,042
Parkwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Greens at TryonA1 Platinum1BR,1BA$1,067
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,075
Remington PlaceFairfield II1BR,1BA$1,096
Lenoxplace at Garner Station ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Suites, NC

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Suites area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4x4 Model at University Village at 2505 in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $869. The second greatest value University Suites apartment is the 1 bd and 1 bath Student Model at Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood starting at $725 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Suites apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.60
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.84
Walnut Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Campus Edge2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Campus Crossings at Raleigh2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Parkwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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University Suites, Raleigh, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Suites Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Suites?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Suites is under $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Suites?

The cheapest apartment in University Suites is Trailwood Crossing Apartments which is listed at $1,042, while the average apartment in University Suites costs $12,470.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Suites?

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 22 regular apartments in University Suites 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 University Suites?

Cheap apartments in University Suites have an average cost of $539 which is $11,931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Suites.

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