Need help finding decent neighborhood at affordable cost (Raleigh, Cameron: apartments, for rent)

[onup14]

Hello all. I am a single 39 yr old woman looking for a safe neighborhood near the Raleigh area. I would like a nice house to rent or an apt. I do not have a high budget and no I am not naive that what I'm looking for is the easiest thing to find. I just want to be in a decent place close to shopping. My budget is 600$ a month for rent. Thanks so much.

[lovebrentwood]

Raleigh Apartments (that's the name, "Raleigh Apartments") at 740 Smallwood Drive have 1 bedrooms starting at $555. (Not sure if they are available.)

They are very old apartments, solidly built. Walking distance to Cameron Village, where you can shop (Harris Teeter for groceries). My son lives there in a 2-bedroom and loves it. He lived for a year or two in a newer apartment in North Raleigh near Crabtree Mall, but he then went back to Raleigh Apartments. You can have a dog up to 80 pounds in weight, too!

I think it would be very difficult to find a house to rent for $600/month. I could be wrong.

[onup14]

Thank you so much lovebrentwood. I will def check into that!

[evaofnc]

I was going to suggest Raleigh Apartments as well. Great location especially for the price.

[onup14]

Thank you also evaofnc.