Meredith College

Raleigh, NC

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Meredith College - Raleigh, NC

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Founded as a women’s college by North Carolina Baptists in 1891, Meredith College is a leading women’s college to this day and also admits men at the graduate level. Grounded in the liberal arts and dedicated to professional preparation, Meredith educates and inspires students to live with integrity and provide leadership for society’s needs, opportunities, and challenges.

Located on a historic 225-acre campus in North Carolina’s capital city, Meredith is convenient to a variety of apartments and townhomes available for rent. Proximate neighborhoods include Fairmont, Wade, Five Points, and Downtown Raleigh. Access to the I-440 and Wade Avenue makes commuting to and from campus simple.

More than 100 student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III Avenging Angels sports teams, leadership opportunities, and service programs keep the Meredith campus buzzing. Just minutes from campus is Downtown Raleigh, where a bustling arts, nightlife, retail, and culinary scene thrives as well as renowned museums, a pro hockey team, and a number of the region’s top companies.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,301 for a studio, $1,403 for one bedroom, $1,649 for two bedrooms, and $2,036 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Raleigh has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 538 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,301/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 758 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,403/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,078 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,649/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,354 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,036/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

47

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.

Schools

Pleasant Union Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

542 Students

Jeffreys Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

487 Students

Forest Pines Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

516 Students

Partnership Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

268 Students

Abbott's Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

801 Students

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

269 Students

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

350 Students

Pine Hollow Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

850 Students

Oberlin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,076 Students

Carnage Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

844 Students

Wake Early Coll Heal

Public

Grades 9-12

336 Students

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

269 Students

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

350 Students

William G Enloe High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,502 Students

Leesville Road High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,613 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • J.C. Raulston Arboretum
  • WRAL Azalea Gardens
  • Pullen Park
  • Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation
  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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Methodology

† 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.