Studio Apartments in Raleigh, NC

Overview of Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina, is something of a college town with more than 10 different colleges and universities located within its limits, and many of those schools' current and future students find themselves looking for studio apartments for rent. Known for its great food, the local restaurant scene features a mixture of seafood caught off the coast of North Carolina every day and authentic food created by the immigrants who settled in the state. The 42nd Street Oyster Bar serves a wide selection of oysters and fresh seafood while Sitti dishes up authentic Lebanese food daily. You can also head to Beasley's Chicken + Honey for traditional fried chicken or Village Draft House for comfort food and draft beers on tap. With a large selection of studio apartments for rent, finding apartments through Rent.com is a quick and easy process.

Searching for Studio Apartments in Raleigh

Studio apartments are perfect for those who have less belongings, those who require less space and those who want more privacy. Instead of living with a roommate and sharing an apartment, you have a space all to yourself. Studios are also a good option for those who plan to move again in the future and students enrolled in one of the local Raleigh colleges or universities. As you have less space available, you can pare down your belongings to only the things you absolutely need, which makes moving to a larger apartment or another city easy. Rent for studio apartments in the city start at $500 a month and go up to around $750 to $800 a month.

In addition to looking at the cost of these apartments, you also want to consider whether the complex requires a security deposit and last month's rent upfront. This Rent.com blog explains other factors to consider when choosing your first apartment, including the location of the apartment and the complex's policy on pets.

Typical Layout for Studio Apartments in Raleigh

Studio apartments for rent in Raleigh include units in modern buildings and units in historic buildings downtown. These older buildings often feature a brick exterior and stairs leading to the upper floors rather than elevators. Some newer complexes also provide studio renters with a balcony or patio that lets you enjoy the fresh air right outside your door. Studio apartments are generally too small to house a washer and dryer, but many complexes have a shared laundry room available. Most feature an open floorplan too. The average size of a Raleigh studio is around 300 to 600 square feet.