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

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Published on July 23, 2019
Renting in Raleigh: What's the cheapest apartment available right now? 3800-2 Colby Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Raleigh are hovering around $1,195. But how does the low-end pricing on a Raleigh rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

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

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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816 Coleman St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $715/month, this 637-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, located at 816 Coleman St. in South Central, is 40.2 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Raleigh, which is currently estimated at around $1,195/month.

Expect to find air conditioning in the unit. Canine friends are allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

302 Park Ave.

Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 302 Park Ave. in Glenwood South, which, at 670 square feet, is going for $795/month.

The building offers assigned parking. The listing also promises in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet in the condo. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

3800-2 Colby Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 706-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 3800-2 Colby Drive in Falls of Neuse, listed at $880/month.

In the unit, the listing promises a walk-in closet. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are allowed. The building features on-site laundry, a swimming pool and a fitness center.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)

3105 Holston Lane

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there's this 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 3105 Holston Lane in East Raleigh and listed for $870/month.

The building offers a fitness center and a swimming pool. The apartment also includes air conditioning and in-unit laundry. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are allowed.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.