Living in Capital District - Raleigh, NC: Neighborhood Guide by Apartments.com

Capital District

Raleigh, NC

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Capital District - Raleigh, NC

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A central historic district in Downtown Raleigh

Urban Historic Great Location Upscale

The Capital District is in the heart of Downtown Raleigh and encompasses the North Carolina State Capitol and various other historical landmarks like the North Carolina Executive Mansion. This beautiful, 19th-century governor’s mansion features Queen Anne architecture and exquisite landscaping. The Capital District is also home to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and sits near various attractions like Marbles IMAX and Marbles Kids Museum. Residents of this historic district enjoy proximity to everything that makes downtown so special, including the top-notch local restaurants, bars, and live music venues. Apartments in the Capitol District are fairly upscale, offering residents a central location in the city with scenic views of the skyline.

Rent Trends

As of May 2024, the average apartment rent in Capital District is $1,390 for a studio, $1,820 for one bedroom, $2,509 for two bedrooms, and $3,215 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Capital District has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 568 sq ft

    Avg. Sq. Ft.

  • $1,390/mo.

    Avg. Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 768 sq ft

    Avg. Sq. Ft.

  • $1,820/mo.

    Avg. Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,129 sq ft

    Avg. Sq. Ft.

  • $2,509/mo.

    Avg. Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,583 sq ft

    Avg. Sq. Ft.

  • $3,215/mo.

    Avg. Rent

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

73

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

89

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
  • Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education
  • Marbles Kids Museum
  • Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation
  • Mordecai Historic Park

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

Top Apartments in Capital District

400H

Monthly Rent: $1,702 - 4,044

Bedrooms: Studio - 2 Beds

The Metropolitan

Monthly Rent: $1,550 - 4,227

Bedrooms: Studio - 2 Beds

The Edison Lofts Apartments

Monthly Rent: $1,325 - 3,895

Bedrooms: Studio - 2 Beds

Elan City Center

Monthly Rent: $1,228 - 2,794

Bedrooms: Studio - 2 Beds

Link Apartments® Glenwood South

Monthly Rent: $1,275 - 4,371

Bedrooms: Studio - 2 Beds

The Miles

Monthly Rent: $1,364 - 5,750

Bedrooms: Studio - 3 Beds

MAA Hue

Monthly Rent: $1,258 - 5,273

Bedrooms: Studio - 2 Beds

The Signal

Monthly Rent: $1,367 - 5,648

Bedrooms: Studio - 3 Beds

The Point

Monthly Rent: $1,600 - 4,815

Bedrooms: Studio - 2 Beds

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