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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,283 for a studio, $1,365 for one bedroom, $1,597 for two bedrooms, and $1,909 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Raleigh has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 531 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,283/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 754 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,365/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,075 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,597/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,338 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,909/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

Jeffreys Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

487 Students

9
out of 10

Sycamore Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

786 Students

7
out of 10

Brassfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

586 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant Union Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

542 Students

7
out of 10

Forest Pines Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

516 Students

7
out of 10

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

269 Students

10
out of 10

Pine Hollow Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

850 Students

8
out of 10

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

350 Students

8
out of 10

Oberlin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,076 Students

7
out of 10

Carnage Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

844 Students

7
out of 10

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

269 Students

10
out of 10

Wake Early Coll Heal

Public

Grades 9-12

336 Students

9
out of 10

William G Enloe High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,502 Students

8
out of 10

Athens Drive High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,062 Students

8
out of 10

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

350 Students

8
out of 10

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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