Northclift

Raleigh, NC

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Northclift - Raleigh, NC

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An affordable neighborhood minutes from downtown

Great Location Affordable Quiet Wooded Convenient

Northclift is a residential neighborhood about seven miles north of Downtown Raleigh. Ideal for renters of every age and lifestyle, Northclift has a variety of affordable and upscale rentals in every style, from apartments to single-family homes. Northclift is a great option for renters who want a quiet locale near amenities and popular places of interest. Nearby Shelley Lake Park has two miles of lakeside trails, a playground, and fitness stations for residents to enjoy. Great for commuters, Northclift is convenient to Meredith College, North Carolina State University, and Downtown Raleigh.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shelley Lake
  • Mordecai Historic Park
  • Marsh Creek Park
  • Durant Nature Park
  • North Wake Landfill District Park

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.