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Houses for Rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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    Unit 111, Raleigh, NC 27614
    3 BEDS $1,600
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    Unit 111, Raleigh, NC 27614
    3 BEDS $1,170
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    901 Saint Marys Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
    2 BEDS $1,525
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    841 Bryan Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
    2 BEDS $1,550
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    3020 Olde Birch Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
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    3528 Eastern Branch Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
    3 BEDS $1,795
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    1517 Pleasant Garden Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610
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    3613 COVE DR, RALEIGH, NC 27604
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    5201 Pronghorn Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    4921 Arkose Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
    3 BEDS $2,080
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    5048 Babbling Brook Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
    3 BEDS $2,040
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    5201 CARNELIAN DR, RALEIGH, NC 27610
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    2503 Kasota Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610
    3 BEDS $2,050
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    5709 Angelfish Ct, Raleigh, NC 27610
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    5109 SANSOME TRL, RALEIGH, NC 27610
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    4321 Fowler Ridge Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    4908 Windblown Ct, Raleigh, NC 27616
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    1252 Hazelnut Ridge Ln, Knightdale, NC 27545
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    3670 Marshlane Way, Raleigh, NC 27610
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    1006 Planters Trail Court, Knightdale, NC 27545
    3 BEDS $1,820
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    3919 Griffis Glen Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
    3 BEDS $2,225
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    3919 Alder Grove Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610
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    7143 Sandy Creek Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
    2 BEDS $1,595
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    7113 Spanglers Spring Way, Raleigh, NC 27610
    3 BEDS $1,895
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    1509 Wedgeland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
    3 BEDS $1,700
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Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC have increased by 1.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,913 to $1,935.

Average rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

$1,935/mo Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC is around $1,935.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    A share of 25% of apartments in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 8% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 37% of Downtown Raleigh's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 24% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 6% of apartment rentals in Raleigh are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (37%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Raleigh, NC

    96 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    76 /100
    Excellent Transit
    95 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 96, Transit Score®: 76, Bike Score®: 95

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    The average Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC rental house size is 1,748 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    Renting a house in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

    Houses for rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC are usually located in non-central areas.

    Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC demographics

    • 5,037Total Population
    • 2,308 Female
      2,729 Male
    • 32Median Age

    In total, Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 5,037 residents, 2,308 women and 2,729 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Raleigh’s population is 32.

    Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC households

    • 833 Family
      1,371 Non-family
    • 450 Children
      1,754 No Children
    • 2,204Total Number of Households
    • 1.21Average People Per Household
    • $79,186Median Household Income

    There is a total of 2,204 households in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Of these, 450 have children and 1,754 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 833 family households and 1,371 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Raleigh is 1.21 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Raleigh equals $79,186, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,532.

    Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC have no high school education, 27% went to high-school, and 18% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 29% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 15% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 25 apartment rental properties in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC with prices ranging from $1,170 to $2,225. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $2,225, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 25 houses for rent in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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