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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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    202 North West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
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    1 BED $1,362+
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    5/5 Nicholas R. on Mar 25, 2020

    Great place to live. It is convenient and close to everything. I would recommend to anybody.

    4.5/5 Anonymous on Nov 6, 2025

    I lived here for 5 years and loved it! Great location, staff, etc! Only reason i left was because I was moving out of state.

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    131 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
    1 BED $1,585+
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    300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
    1 BED $1,678+
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    510 N Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,503+
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    408 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
    1 BED $1,630
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    314 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,605+
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    500 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,578+
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    422 S. Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    1 BED $1,695+
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    600 W Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,415+
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    500 East Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    1 BED $949+
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    319 West Lenoir Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
    1 BED $1,709+
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    222 N. West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,509+
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    401 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,315+
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    2833 Electric Circle, Raleigh, OR 27417
    1 BED $1,000
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    509-511 Cape Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601
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    611 W Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,150
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    214 N Boylan Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,250
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    717 Tucker Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,738+
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    712 Tucker Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,300+
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    750 Bright Creek Way, Raleigh, NC 27601
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    1256 Mccauley St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    1 BED $1,200
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    800 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC 27605
    1 BED $1,915+
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    600 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC 27605
    1 BED $1,415+
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    911 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604
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    1021 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,595+
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Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC have decreased by 0.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,784 to $1,778.

Average rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

$1,778/mo Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC is around $1,778.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    A share of 25% of apartments in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 2% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 56% of Downtown Raleigh's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 16% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 2% of apartment rentals in Raleigh are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (56%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Raleigh, NC

    96 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    76 /100
    Excellent Transit
    95 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 96, Transit Score®: 76, Bike Score®: 95

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $949 and $5,556.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC on RentCafe?

    There are 168 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    The average Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 1 bedroom apartment size is 748 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC demographics

    • 5,037Total Population
    • 2,308 Female
      2,729 Male
    • 32Median Age

    In total, Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 5,037 residents, 2,308 women and 2,729 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Raleigh’s population is 32.

    Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC households

    • 833 Family
      1,371 Non-family
    • 450 Children
      1,754 No Children
    • 2,204Total Number of Households
    • 1.21Average People Per Household
    • $79,186Median Household Income

    There is a total of 2,204 households in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Of these, 450 have children and 1,754 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 833 family households and 1,371 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Raleigh is 1.21 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Raleigh equals $79,186, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,532.

    Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC have no high school education, 27% went to high-school, and 18% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 29% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 15% hold a Graduate Degree.