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

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Published on April 15, 2020
Renting in Raleigh: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?3800-2 Colby Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Finding a good deal can be a challenge if you're looking for an apartment on a budget. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Raleigh look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

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.

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

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719 Chamberlain St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $795/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 719 Chamberlain St. in Wade, is 27.1 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Raleigh, which is currently estimated at around $1,090/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1914 Generation Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1914 Generation Drive in Six Forks, which, at 590 square feet, is going for $865/month.

The building featureson-site laundry. In the unit, expect a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that this location isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

500 E. Hargett St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 484-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 500 E. Hargett St. in South Central, listed at $870/month.

The apartment includes hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry, on-site laundry and an elevator. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the listing here.)

3800-2 Colby Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 3800-2 Colby Drive in Falls of Neuse, is listed for $900/month for its 706 square feet.

The apartment includes a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include a swimming pool and on-site laundry. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are allowed.

  Per Walk Score ratings, this location is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.  

(See the complete listing here.)

2327 1/2 Grant Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And finally, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2327 1/2 Grant Ave. in Glenwood South, which, with 800 square feet, is also going for $900/month.

The building offers assigned parking. The unit also features a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the listing here.)


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. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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