All 30 neighborhoods in Raleigh ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zebulon | $986/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
| 2 | Clayton | $1,015/mo | 0.70x | -30% |
| 3 | Garner | $1,044/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 4 | Wendell | $1,044/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 5 | Knightdale | $1,088/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 6 | Fuquay-Varina | $1,131/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 7 | Hillsborough | $1,160/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 8 | Wake Forest | $1,189/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 9 | Holly Springs | $1,232/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 10 | Falls of Neuse | $1,276/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 11 | North Raleigh | $1,305/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 12 | Apex | $1,334/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 13 | West Raleigh | $1,334/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 14 | Durham | $1,378/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 15 | Wakefield | $1,378/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 16 | Morrisville | $1,421/mo | 0.98x | -2% |
| 17 | RTP Area | $1,450/mo | 1.00x | Avg |
| 18 | Brier Creek | $1,479/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 19 | Cary | $1,522/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 20 | Carrboro | $1,595/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 21 | Boylan Heights | $1,595/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 22 | Five Points | $1,624/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 23 | Midtown | $1,624/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 24 | Cameron Village | $1,667/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 25 | Oakwood | $1,667/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 26 | North Hills | $1,711/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 27 | ITB (Inside the Beltline) | $1,711/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 28 | Downtown Raleigh | $1,740/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 29 | Glenwood South | $1,769/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 30 | Chapel Hill | $1,812/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,450/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Raleigh is approximately $1,450/month. Rents range from $986/mo (Zebulon) to $1,812/mo (Chapel Hill).
Our database covers 30 neighborhoods in Raleigh, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.