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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. 321 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $600

  • A park with a clock tower and a pond.
    1 day ago

    2833 Electric Circle, Raleigh, OR 27417
    STUDIO $500
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $2,000

Apartments Under $1,000

  • The image is a logo for NC & CO Realty LLC.
    1 day ago

    Mills/Hilton St., Raleigh, NC 27608
    1 BED $900
    2 BEDS $1,095+
  • a swimming pool with trees in the background and a resort style pool
    165
    Today

    1141 Crab Orchard Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
    STUDIO $941+
    1 BED $1,022+
    2 BEDS $1,100+
  • a living room with a white couch and a table
    212
    Today

    1914 Generation Dr Unit G, Raleigh, NC 27612
    1 BED $962+
    2 BEDS $1,089+
    3 BEDS $1,436+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    36
    Today

    3926 Marcom St, Raleigh, NC 27606
    1 BED $997+
    2 BEDS $1,096+
    3 BEDS $1,677+

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Apartments Under $1,100

  • The image is a logo for NC & CO Realty LLC.
    1 day ago

    105-111 Heck St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • A modern kitchen with a white color scheme and a living room area with a sofa and a table.
    25
    Today

    2080 Brentmoor Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,200+
    3 BEDS $1,825
  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    34
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    900/901 Moses Court, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,250
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    31
    Today

    900 Moses Court, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,250

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  • a living room with a blue couch
    91
    Today

    100 Hunt Club Lane, Raleigh, NC 27606
    1 BED $1,060+
    2 BEDS $1,285+
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  • a living room with a red couch and a dining room table
    66
    Today

    835 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
    2 BEDS $1,083+
    3 BEDS $2,110+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    238
    Today

    3800-2 Colby Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
    1 BED $1,085
    2 BEDS $1,365

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with couches and a glass table
    74
    Today

    3819-D Bonneville Ct., Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,105+
    2 BEDS $1,295+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
    93
    Today

    2419 Wycliff Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
    2 BEDS $1,107+
    3 BEDS $1,595+
  • The image is a logo for NC & CO Realty LLC.
    1 day ago

    611 W Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,150
  • A living room with a white couch and blue chairs.
    Today

    5500 Home Valley Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
    1 BED $1,152+
    2 BEDS $1,414+

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Apartments Under $1,300

  • The image is a logo for BPM Management, LLC.
    Today

    Orange Cactus Apartments, Raleigh, NC 27577
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,400
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a television
    6
    1 day ago

    422 S. Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    STUDIO $1,215+
    1 BED $1,695+
    2 BEDS $2,370+
  • A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    1 day ago

    1021 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC 27603
    STUDIO $1,220+
    1 BED $1,595+
    2 BEDS $2,275+
  • The image is a logo for NC & CO Realty LLC.
    1 day ago

    700 Crown Ct., Raleigh, NC 27608
    2 BEDS $1,250

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    Fitted Kitchen With Island Dining at Link Apartments® Glenwood South, Raleigh, NC, 27603 Gorgeous Bedroom at Link Apartments® Glenwood South, Raleigh, North Carolina
    4.0
    Today

    202 North West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
    Available
    STUDIO $1,262+
    1 BED $1,362+
    2 BEDS $1,902+
    Fitted Kitchen With Island Dining at Link Apartments® Glenwood South, Raleigh, NC, 27603 Gorgeous Bedroom at Link Apartments® Glenwood South, Raleigh, North Carolina Walk-In Closets And Dressing Areas at Link Apartments® Glenwood South, Raleigh Courtyard With Patio at Link Apartments® Glenwood South, Raleigh, NC
    Property reviews
    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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  • a living room with a couch and a television
    215
    Today

    13285 Steinbeck Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,265+
    2 BEDS $1,373+
  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a wooden floor.
    10
    Today

    211 Hammond Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
    STUDIO $1,275+
    1 BED $1,295+
    2 BEDS $1,595+

Apartments Under $1,400

  • A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    40
    Today

    131 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
    STUDIO $1,340+
    1 BED $1,585+
    2 BEDS $1,625+
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Walker's Paradise
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Biker's Paradise
Walk Score®: 96, Transit Score®: 76, Bike Score®: 95

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,000 and $4,386.

How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC on RentCafe?

There are 6 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC were last updated on 24 Nov 2025.

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

The average Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC cheap apartment size is 954 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

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

A cheap apartment in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downtown Raleigh has never been easier. We feature 321 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC average, which is currently $1,942. On RentCafe, Downtown Raleigh rents go as low as $500/mo.

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