Capital District

Raleigh, NC

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Capital District - Raleigh, NC

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A central historic district in Downtown Raleigh

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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 November 2024, the average apartment rent in Capital District is $1,420 for a studio, $1,671 for one bedroom, $2,295 for two bedrooms, and $3,370 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Capital District has decreased by -6.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 568 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,420/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 756 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,671/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,135 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,295/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,583 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,370/month

    Average 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

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