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Apartments for rent in Raleigh: What will $1,000 get you?

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Published on March 06, 2020
Apartments for rent in Raleigh: What will $1,000 get you?1914 Generation Drive. | Photos: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Raleigh?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Raleigh if you don't want to spend more than $1,000/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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3105 Holston Lane (East Raleigh)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $905/month, this 840-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 3105 Holston Lane.

In the apartment, you can anticipate a dishwasher, a renovated kitchen and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a gym. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2105 N. Hills Drive (Six Forks)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 1,050-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 2105 N. Hills Drive. It's listed for $950/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate assigned parking. In the apartment, the listing promises a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a renovated kitchen. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $100 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1914 Generation Drive (Six Forks)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 1914 Generation Drive, here's a 665-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $965/month.

In the unit, you'll see a walk-in closet, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. The building boasts on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

3800-2 Colby Drive (Falls of Neuse)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $990/month, this 924-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 3800-2 Colby Drive.

The building has a swimming pool and on-site laundry. The unit also includes a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

500 E. Hargett St. (South Central)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 500 E. Hargett St. It's listed for $1,000/month for its 484 square feet.

In the unit, expect to find hardwood flooring. The building has an elevator, on-site laundry and secured entry. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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