Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $800 (34 Rentals)

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West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Maxwell Raleigh priced from $899. Westgrove Tower Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable West Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maxwell RaleighChelsea- Premium3BR,3BA$899
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
Atria at Crabtree ValleyCreedmoor1BR,1BA$920
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$941
Duraleigh WoodsBradenburg - 1x11BR,1BA$956
Madison Hunters GlenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,006
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesBradbury 3 (B3)2BR,1BA$1,034
MAA Trinity11A1BR,1BA$1,034
Valentine CommonsThe Caswell Platinum3BR,3BA$1,035
The Quinn On RavenglassA11BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Raleigh, NC

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Raleigh area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value West Raleigh apartment is the Trinity Model at Apartments of Westgrove starting at $1,699 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Gorman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redpoint Raleigh3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome3BR,3BA$0.70
Apartments of WestgroveTrinity3BR,2.5BA$1.42
MAA Trinity22B2BR,2BA$1.49
Hamilton RidgeChestnut2BR,1BA$1.37
Grand Arbor Reserve Apartment HomesBradbury 3 (B3)2BR,1BA$1.12
Duraleigh WoodsChesapeake - 2x12BR,1BA$1.48
Madison Hunters GlenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.41
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA1 - Harmony1BR,1BA$1.51
The Quinn On RavenglassA11BR,1BA$1.51
Atria at Crabtree ValleyCreedmoor1BR,1BA$1.48

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #23

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Raleigh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Raleigh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Raleigh is under $1,040.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in West Raleigh is Atria at Crabtree Valley which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in West Raleigh costs $1,714.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 165 regular apartments in West 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 West Raleigh?

Cheap apartments in West Raleigh have an average cost of $624 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Raleigh.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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