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

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Published on September 13, 2019
Renting in Raleigh: What's the cheapest apartment available right now? 3800-2 Colby Drive. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Raleigh are hovering around $1,200. 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 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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211 Ashe Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $799/month, this 260-square-foot studio apartment, located at 211 Ashe Ave. in Glenwood South, is 27.0 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Raleigh, which is currently estimated at around $1,095/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and on-site laundry; also expect a walk-in closet and hardwood floors in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are permitted. The listing specifies a $200 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

325 E. Edenton St.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 325 E. Edenton St. in North Central, which, at 900 square feet, is going for $800/month.

The building features outdoor space, assigned parking and additional storage space. You can also expect air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a fireplace in the apartment. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

3800-2 Colby Drive

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this 706-square-foot space with one bedroom and one bathroom at 3800-2 Colby Drive in Falls of Neuse, also listed at $800/month.

The unit has both air conditioning and central heating along with a balcony. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)

1914 Generation Drive

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And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1914 Generation Drive in Six Forks, which, with 665 square feet, is going for $885/month.

The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. Also, look for hardwood floors, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the apartment. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)

3105 Holston Lane

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, over at 3105 Holston Lane in East Raleigh, there's this 850-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, going for $885/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a fitness center. The unit features in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are permitted here. Be prepared for a $50 administrative fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is car-dependent, is bikeable and has some transit options.

(View the listing here.)


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