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Cheapest Available Wake County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wake County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde School Commons in the Sandlin Branch neighborhood priced from $699. The Wilde in the Lakeside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/1 (60%)1BR,1BA$699
The WildeD14BR,4BA$735
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$895
1820 at Centennial4x44BR,4BA$900
Vivo Living North WoodsStudio AStudio,1BA$905
Sailboat BayA1 RW Reno1BR,1BA$937
MontecitoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Vivo Living RaleighThe Glenwood1BR,1BA$944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wake County, NC

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wake County 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 Wake County apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Raleigh Logan starting at $1,179 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Cameron Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wake County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.60
Yugo Raleigh Logan4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus4BR,4BA$0.88
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.84
Campus Edge2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Method Townhomes2BD / 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Campus Crossings at Raleigh2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/1 (60%)1BR,1BA$0.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wake County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wake County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wake County is at Westgrove Tower Condominiums listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wake County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wake County Apartment is $699 at Olde School Commons.

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

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

What is the most affordable Wake County Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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