Raleigh city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population276,579Pct. renter occupied48.44%
Males to females0.9751:1Avg. household size2.14
Avg. household income$46,612Families with kids under 1833.61%
Income above poverty62.18%Avg. age of rental structure29 yrs

Cities near Raleigh

CityDistanceCityDistance
Garner7.98 MilesMorrisville15.49 Miles
Cary10.88 MilesApex16.19 Miles
Ridgecrest11.54 MilesClayton19.25 Miles
Knightdale12.77 MilesHolly Springs19.27 Miles
Hazelwood12.82 MilesRolesville20.36 Miles
Hampstead13.25 Miles  
Approximate driving distance from Raleigh.

Enjoying Raleigh apartments for rent

As the state capital, Raleigh, North Carolina is a busy place, but the Southern hospitality and welcoming environment make it seem less hectic. If you're moving to Raleigh, take advantage of this introduction to the city and guide to finding a great Raleigh apartment rental.

Things to do and see in Raleigh, NC

There is a lot to see and do in this city, so you'll find it's easy to stay busy if you rent an apartment in Raleigh. Culture is easy to find in the many museums. Check out the African American Cultural Complex, Gregg Museum of Art & Design at NCSU, North Carolina Museum of History, and many others. You can find a variety of performances from popular contemporary artists to the Carolina Ballet to the North Carolina Symphony. Outdoor activities are an important aspect of resident of Raleigh apartments as the climate is quite mild. You'll find many parks and recreation areas in which to enjoy this perk of renting an apartment in Raleigh.

Work opportunities in Raleigh, North Carolina

Biotech and high-tech research, as well as the manufacturing and production of medical, telecommunications, and electronic equipment help drive the Raleigh economy. Many large companies have major operations in Raleigh, such as Siemens Power Transportation & Distribution Division, IBM Corporation, First Citizens Bank, and Carquest. As you can see, there are many ways to afford your Raleigh apartment rental.

Raleigh apartments in the heart of the city

For historic buildings and proximity to Downtown Raleigh apartments, check out the neighborhood of Old Raleigh. In West Raleigh, you'll find more affordable Raleigh apartments as you'll be near the university. If the suburbs are more your style, North Raleigh is being developed and you may find a good deal on a Raleigh apartment there. Southeast Raleigh has a more diverse population. If living near major shopping centers is a must for you, look for apartments in Midtown Raleigh.

Raleigh zip codes

  • 27601
  • 27602
  • 27603
  • 27604
  • 27605
  • 27606
  • 27607
  • 27608
  • 27609
  • 27610
  • 27611
  • 27612
  • 27613
  • 27614
  • 27615
  • 27616
  • 27619
  • 27620
  • 27621
  • 27622
  • 27623
  • 27624
  • 27625
  • 27626
  • 27627
  • 27628
  • 27629
  • 27634
  • 27635
  • 27636
  • 27640
  • 27650
  • 27656
  • 27658
  • 27661
  • 27668
  • 27675
  • 27676
  • 27690
  • 27695
  • 27697
  • 27698
  • 27699

Neighborhoods in Raleigh

  • Central
  • East Raleigh
  • Falls Of Neuse
  • Five Points
  • Glenwood
  • Hillsborough
  • Mordecai
  • North
  • North Central
  • Northeast
  • Northwest
  • Six Forks
  • South
  • South Central
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • Wade
  • West
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Raleigh rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$572$419$947
1 Bdrm$662$430$1,284
2 Bdrm$793$548$1,526
3 Bdrm$1,027$663$2,522
4 Bdrm$957$906$1,019

Raleigh crime rates

Raleigh crime rates are about 7% lower than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes571 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes3,476 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index4,048 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

Raleigh demographics

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Languages spoken in Raleigh

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Raleigh transportation

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