# Raleigh, NC rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,584/mo across 8 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 8 months.

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Median overall rent across Raleigh, NC's **8** mapped neighborhoods is **$1,584**, ranging from **$1,059** in **Southeast Raleigh** to **$1,897** in **Downtown**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Raleigh, NC with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $1,453 $1,453–$1,538 $1,538–$1,629 $1,629–$1,751 Over $1,751 No listings yet Streets

## 4 cheapest overall

- [1 Southeast Raleigh](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Southeast%20Raleigh) $1,059

- [2 Meadowlands At Jones Dairy](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Meadowlands%20At%20Jones%20Dairy) $1,453

- [3 Newsom Creek Overlook](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Newsom%20Creek%20Overlook) $1,513

- [4 Umstead](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Umstead) $1,538

## 4 most expensive overall

- [1 Downtown](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Downtown) $1,897

- [2 Northwest Raleigh](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Raleigh) $1,751

- [3 Raleigh 27612](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Raleigh%2027612) $1,651

- [4 Raleigh 27603](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Raleigh%2027603) $1,629

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Southeast Raleigh](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Southeast%20Raleigh) | $1,059 | 2 | | — |
| 2 | [Meadowlands At Jones Dairy](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Meadowlands%20At%20Jones%20Dairy) | $1,453 | 2 | | — |
| 3 | [Newsom Creek Overlook](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Newsom%20Creek%20Overlook) | $1,513 | 9 | | — |
| 4 | [Umstead](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Umstead) | $1,538 | 1 | | — |
| 5 | [Raleigh 27603](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Raleigh%2027603) | $1,629 | 14 | | — |
| 6 | [Raleigh 27612](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Raleigh%2027612) | $1,651 | 3 | | — |
| 7 | [Northwest Raleigh](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Raleigh) | $1,751 | 3 | | — |
| 8 | [Downtown](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Downtown) | $1,897 | 1 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 6 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,658

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Raleigh, NC over the last 6 months. Started at $1,597, ended at $1,658.

### Average rent trend, last 6 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| May | 1,597 |
| May | 1,644 |
| May | 1,650 |
| May | 1,662 |
| Jun | 1,685 |
| Jun | 1,725 |
| Jun | 1,750 |
| Jun | 1,726 |
| Jul | 1,719 |
| Jul | 1,753 |
| Jul | 1,750 |
| Jul | 1,780 |
| Jul | 1,780 |
| Aug | 1,765 |
| Aug | 1,757 |
| Aug | 1,730 |
| Aug | 1,711 |
| Sep | 1,728 |
| Sep | 1,702 |
| Sep | 1,691 |
| Sep | 1,662 |
| Oct | 1,649 |
| Oct | 1,619 |
| Oct | 1,647 |
| Oct | 1,640 |
| Oct | 1,631 |
| Nov | 1,658 |

[Full Raleigh, NC price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/trends/)

## Compare Raleigh, NC to nearby North Carolina cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Raleigh, NC

$1,584

This city

[Cary, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/): $1,748 13 km away

[Morrisville, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/morrisville-nc/): $1,552 15 km away

[Garner, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/garner-nc/): $1,353 21 km away

[Wake Forest, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/wake-forest-nc/): $1,418 21 km away

[Durham, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/durham-nc/): $1,481 23 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Raleigh, NC only counts toward Raleigh, NC's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a North Carolina median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Raleigh, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 8 months](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Raleigh, NC?

Southeast Raleigh is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Raleigh, NC, with a median rent of $1,059 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Raleigh, NC?

Downtown is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Raleigh, NC at a median of $1,897 per month.

How much is an apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The median apartment in Raleigh, NC rents for $1,584 per month across 8 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Raleigh, NC?

The most affordable areas tracked are Southeast Raleigh, Meadowlands At Jones Dairy, Newsom Creek Overlook, Umstead. Each has its own filtered listing on the Raleigh, NC apartments page.