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Renting in Raleigh: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on May 31, 2019
Renting in Raleigh: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?511 E. Martin St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Raleigh are hovering around $1,146. But how does the low-end pricing on a Raleigh rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide, to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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3314 Pollock Place

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $695/month, this 450-square-foot studio, located at 3314 Pollock Place in Wade, is 36.3 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Raleigh, which is currently estimated at around $1,091/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. In the unit, expect to find both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

131 S. Boylan Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, here's a studio at 131 S. Boylan Ave. in Glenwood South, which is going for $800/month.

In the unit, you're promised high ceilings. Both cats and dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental, but there is a $50 application fee and a $250 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

1313 A Hardimont Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 706-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1313 A Hardimont Road in Falls of Neuse, listed at $815/month.

In the unit, expect hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Both cats and dogs are welcome. The building features on-site laundry, a fitness center and a swimming pool.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)

3105 Holston Lane

Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 3105 Holston Lane in East Raleigh, is listed for $850/month for its 550 square feet of space.

In the unit, expect to find in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Building amenities include a fitness center, a swimming pool and tennis courts. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is car-dependent, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)

511 E. Martin St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

To round things out, here's a studio at 511 E. Martin St. in South Central, which, with 500 square feet, is going for $895/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, outdoor space and an elevator. In the unit, expect to find hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)


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