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

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Published on February 05, 2020
Renting in Raleigh: What's the cheapest apartment available right now? 3105 Holston Lane. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet — there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Raleigh look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Raleigh via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious 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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211 Ashe Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $735/month, this 260-square-foot studio apartment, located at 211 Ashe Ave. in Glenwood South, is 28.8 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Raleigh, which is currently estimated at around $1,033/month.

The building features assigned parking and on-site laundry; the apartment also features a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are permitted. The listing specifies a $200 pet fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is moderately walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3800-2 Colby Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 3800-2 Colby Drive in Falls of Neuse, is listed for $820/month for its 706 square feet.

The apartment includes a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are allowed here.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3105 Holston Lane

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 3105 Holston Lane in East Raleigh, which, at 550 square feet, is also going for $855/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool and a fitness center. You can also expect in-unit laundry and a dishwasher in the apartment. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are allowed.

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

(See the full listing here.)

2327 1/2 Grant Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next up is this 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 2327 1/2 Grant Ave. in Glenwood South and listed for $900/month.

The building features assigned parking. Also, look for a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are permitted.

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

3913 Browning Place

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And finallyhere's a one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment at 3913 Browning Place in Six Forks, which is going for $995/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect outdoor space and a swimming pool. In the unit, anticipate granite countertops and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the listing here.)


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