Downtown Raleigh

Full of Arts, Entertainment, and Nightlife
Downtown Raleigh is the city's source of culture, entertainment, and nightlife. The area offers plenty of bars and restaurants and is also home to North Carolina State University. It's one of the three cities in The Triangle, which also includes Chapel Hill and Durham, so there's also a lot happening in nearby areas.

Popular spots include Fox Liquor Bar, Slims Downtown Distillery, and Beasley's Chicken + Honey. As with most cities in the south, the people are always friendly and the pace is slower so you can easily find time to unwind and relax.
What Downtown Raleigh Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.5
value
8.0
amenities
8.0
social
8.5
management
8.6
Median rents in Downtown Raleigh
Studio
$
1,200
1 Bedroom
$
1,350
2 Bedroom
$
1,800

Living in
Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh — 8.9/10 Rating (based on 30 neighborhood reviews)
I love living in downtown. I am originally from a small town, so being able to walk to all of the restaurants downtown has been an amazing experience. Also it's a quick drive to any grocery store of your choice (wegmans, aldi, harris teeter, food lion, lidel, publix, etc.). I also live within a 3 minute walk of the school, so being able to run home if I forgot my notes or book was a great positive to being so close! I will mention that I did get rides after my night classes during the winter months, as the walk isn't well lit at night.
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Hue
I have walked home late some nights and have never felt unsafe. The Lincoln is very close to several bars and restaurants. The City Market area is a fun place to hang out and go shopping. Before COVID, there was an open air market there every Wednesday.
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The Lincoln Apartments
The Hue is in the middle of downtown Raleigh. There are lots of places to eat and bars to go to around the apartment but they aren't so close that it is bothersome to live there. Everything is close but a perfect walking distance away.
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Hue
Super close to tons of food places, bars, a grocery store, and down the street from basically anything you’d need. Downtown Raleigh can be a little rough sometimes so just be careful walking alone when it’s late!
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The Hue
I love Raleigh, I think it's a perfect example of "big city, small town feel." The food is great, the bar scene is what you make of it, and there is plenty of accessible sidewalk.
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Mordecai on Clover
We are so close to many bars and restaurants but also far enough from Glenwood street that there isn't much noise.
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The Metropolitan Apartments
Lot's of shops, restaurants and places to go out.
Very calm in terms of traffic and noise.
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SkyHouse Raleigh
I love being right downtown. It is so convenient, and its so nice being so close to campus.
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Link Apartments Glenwood South
Great location. Walking distance to school, nightlife, and restaurants.
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Hue
It's downtown Raleigh, so an ideal location but can be loud.
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Hue
The people are great, but being in the city can be a little scary when walking. Luckily I've never felt too scared or worried during my walks to and from school.
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Founder's Row
The area is super close to school and only 2 blocks away from Glenwood Avenue
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The Metropolitan
I love this area!
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The Metropolitan
Neighborhood was great
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Link Apartments Glenwood South
Mostly safe, lots of homeless. Avoid the west side.
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Hue
Downtown is what you would think if would be, a lot going on! Safer than the downtowns I'm used to (Little Rock, AR & Memphis,TN) so I've never felt uncomfortable being out in the city and I don't know that many peopld I know have either! Lots to do and see!
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Hue
I’ve never had a bad experience where I am, and I’m really close to a lot of shops and restaurants. I also feel very safe because we’re one block from a fire station and a police station. It’s quiet, but still close enough to downtown bars!
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Hue
Living in the Warehouse District is both fun and annoying. There are lots of things to do and the restaurants are great. However, the trains are quite loud and on the weekends the streets are loud due to people wandering around.
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The Dillon Downtown Apartments
There is lots to do in the warehouse district and tons of amazing restaurants within walking distance! And the biggest perk of all is that my commute to school is a 4-5 minute walk.
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The Dillon Downtown Apartments
I feel very safe in the neighborhood. I walk my dog around at all hours and have never felt truly unsafe (not saying I’m not cautious)
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Link Apartments Glenwood South
There is much to do in Downtown Raleigh, but it is a small enough city to not be overwhelming.
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Hue
Since these apartments are downtown it’s hard to leave at night to walk my dog and feel safw
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Hue
There's a publix and several resturants nearby! You're living in downtown raleigh!
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The Metropolitan Apartments
The apartment shares a street with many government buildings and another with Peace University and Historic Raleigh. Overall, it's a safe neighborhood, and walking distance to many things. But there closest social scene is Glenwood Ave and it's easier to drive there.
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Elan City Center
I’m from a small town but living downtown you do get accosted by individuals walking around at certain times. However, my usual walk to and from school is safe and quiet.
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Hue
This part of downtown is almost exclusively businesses and government buildings. Good restaurants within walking distance as well as several bars. The neighborhood is not close to any grocery stores or other places in case you need to run out and grab something for the apartment.
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511 Faye
Very safe and 3-4 minute walk to school
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The Metropolitan
Safe, worth the price.
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The Metropolitan Apartments
Close to everything!
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Edison Lofts
Good overall. Noisy.
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4
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Hue


Getting to Know
Downtown Raleigh

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Raleigh Blvd to Capital Blvd
North to South Boundaries: Capital Blvd to Walnut Creek
dining
Calavera Empanadas And Tequila
Clouds Brewing
Donatos Seaboard
Side Street Restaurant
grocery
Martins Food
convenience
CVS Pharmacy
fitness
Krav Maga Raleigh
Retro Fitness
River Ridge Golf Club
parks
Little Rock Trail
Nash Square
Oakwood Dog Park
coffee
Café de los Muertos
Happy & Hale
PieBird
Undergrounds
bus
100/105 (bus)
18 (bus)
3 (bus)
301/305 (bus)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Downtown Raleigh includes zip codes 27601, 27603, 27604, and 27610
Rent vs Own
45
% of Downtown Raleigh residents are renters
Driving to Work
82
% of Downtown Raleigh residents drive to work
New Construction
30
% of housing units in Downtown Raleigh have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
90
%
<20 units
4
%
20-49 units
6
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
25
%
18 - 34
32
%
35 - 54
27
%
55+
17
%
Unit Mix
3
%
Studio
14
%
1 Bed
30
%
2 Bed
53
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
53
%
Undergrad Student
12
%
Grad Student
2
%
Unemployed
9
%
Retired
23
%

Best Apartments
in Downtown Raleigh

The Metropolitan
Studio $1,415
1 Bed $2,021
2 Beds $2,095

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The Dillon
Studio $1,602
1 Bed $1,861
2 Beds $2,667

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Peace Raleigh Apartments
Studio $689
2 Beds $929

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Mordecai on Clover

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Elan City Center
Studio $1,235
1 Bed $1,452
2 Beds $1,536

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The Gramercy
Studio $1,099
1 Bed $1,436
2 Beds $2,550

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