Best College Student Apartments in Raleigh, North Carolina

by Megan Weyrauch on January 01st, 2016 in Apartments

Updated: May 28, 2016

College brings with it lots of new positive and negative experiences, so you want to make sure you can go home every day to a place where you can regroup in comfort. Consider one of the following Raleigh, North Carolina, apartments for your years at North Carolina State University.

University Suites at Centennial -- Join the premier student housing community in Raleigh, North Carolina, and move into the University Suites at Centennial. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, these apartments are near NC State, Meredith College, Peace College, Shaw University and Wake Tech Community College. Floor plans currently include partially furnished 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. Amenities include a brand new, fully loaded clubhouse, a 24-hour computer lab, a 24-hour fitness center, a resort-style pool (renovated in 2013), volleyball and basketball courts, a pool table, and two lay-down tanning beds available for use during office hours. Tenants also enjoy a full-size washer and dryer, dishwasher, ceiling fans, large brick patios and refrigerators with icemakers.

Campus Crossings Raleigh -- If you're looking for an apartment community where student living is more than just where you sleep, check out Campus Crossings Raleigh for a whole new lifestyle. North Carolina State's leading off-campus community is the #1 choice for off-campus living, where you'll be blown away by the extensive amount of offered amenities. Community features include a clubhouse with free Wi-Fi, a resort-style swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center with Fitness on Demand, a 24-hour strength training center, a 24-hour cyber center with free printing, a tanning bed, a sand volleyball court and basketball court, picnic areas with grills and courtesy patrol. Your fully furnished apartment experience includes private bedrooms and bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, built-in desks in every bedroom, private patios and balconies, full-size washer and dryer, all-inclusive utilities and more. This pet-friendly community is also perfect for students wanting to bring their furry friends to college.

2604 – One of Raleigh’s newest luxury student housing apartment complexes, 2604 is located directly across the street from the North Carolina State University Library. Just a short walk to many of the academic buildings and across the street from a major Wolfline bus stop, this property features 3-bedroom/3-bathroom and 1-bedroom/1-bathroom apartments. As a student, you’ll find one of the best aspects of 2604 is the Saxby’s located on the first floor of the building; get your morning coffee fix before heading to class. Apartment features include granite countertops in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, vinyl/laminate throughout the units, cultured marble/solid surface countertops in the bathrooms, stackable washer/dryer in each unit, all-inclusive rent and access to amenities. 2604 also includes a clubhouse, a fitness center, and a pool.

University Towers – For the best student housing in Raleigh, you have to take a look at University Towers, private student housing with two great room options, a thriving resident community, and proximity to NC State. University Towers brings you all of the student amenities you would expect and more, including a sparkling pool, a stand-up tanning dome, a study lounge with computers, a sand volleyball court, an aerobics and fitness center, community events, dining services, a laundry room, a lounge area with pool table and an outdoor grilling station. Don’t want to worry about cleaning up throughout the week as you try to handle your other responsibilities? You’ll have to take advantage of University Towers’ free housekeeping services! Suite amenities include fully furnished suites, community Wi-Fi, high-speed Internet, extended cable, compact fridge and microwave, and all utilities included.

Historic Boylan Apartments -- Looking for an urban lifestyle, luxury amenities and a pet-friendly community? Look no further than the Historic Boylan Apartments in downtown Raleigh. Located in Boylan Heights, this community embodies the charm, history and character of downtown Raleigh with a strong community atmosphere and countless amenities set apart by vintage architecture. Enjoy expansive courtyards, bike racks, central laundry, vast community outdoor space and a gas-grilling pavilion. These historic buildings have had recent renovations, and include original oak floors, brick-clad buildings with colonial revival detailing, paneled doors with vintage hardware, granite countertops in kitchen, 9' ceilings, stainless steel appliances, porcelain tubs, heavy molding and trim work and more. Close to NC State, this historic apartment complex could be your cozy home away from home.

Valentine Commons -- Valentine Commons is Raleigh's new student high-rise catering to the students of North Carolina State University, Shaw University, Campbell School for Law, Peace University, Meredith University, St. Augustine's University and Wake Tech. This urban-designed, ten-story apartment building is located within an emerging mix-use district, and is unique to the Raleigh market. Students will benefit from all-inclusive rent rates in these fully furnished, single occupancy bedrooms with private bathrooms. First-rate features and amenities include great views of downtown Raleigh, oversized windows, refrigerators with icemakers, study loungers on each floor, and wood floors. When it's time to have fun and relax, hit the aerobics room, fitness center, game rooms, lounges, tanning beds or weight room. Study time is also easy with a business center and computer lab.

Blue Ridge Apartments – When you’re looking for an apartment complex close to campus and within walking distance to Carter Finely Stadium, check out Blue Ridge Apartments. Each 2-bedroom/2-bath apartment features wood flooring, Berber carpet, crown molding and a private balcony. Apartment features include private balconies, individual leases, high-speed Internet, walk-in closets, linen closets, Berber carpet throughout, 12 foot ceilings, energy efficient 12 SEER central heating and air, new appliances, and ceiling fans in each bedroom. A game recreation room, a computer lab with free printing, private study rooms, a free tanning bed, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, car washing facilities, and a large saltwater swimming pool comprise the amenities of Blue Ridge Apartments.

University House at The Retreat – Located two miles west of North Carolina State University and only one mile south of the football and basketball stadiums, University House proves a great student housing apartment complex option. University House offers rock star amenities aimed to impress. These include an exclusive and free weekday shuttle to NC State Campus and a weekend shuttle to downtown Raleigh; a 9,500 square foot clubhouse; a fitness center with weight room and cardio space with state-of-the-art equipment available 24/7; a swimming area with tanning ledge and grilling stations; and a full-size beach volleyball court. And that’s not all! Other amenities include an indoor virtual golf simulator; game rooms with flat screen TVs, pool tables and iPod docking stations; expansive greenspace and dog park; free-use tanning beds; monthly social events; and a 24-hour study room including Macs, PCs and free printing. As if the amenities weren’t impressive enough, University House offers great apartment features including spacious floorplans; resilient hardwood-style flooring in the living room, dining room and kitchen areas; large, private bedrooms, each with their own bathroom suites; full-size washer and dryer; security systems in all homes; ceiling fans; front porches, back decks and patios; wood plantation blinds; ample parking directly outside your front door, and an abundance of storage space in each cottage.
 
 

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