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Highlights
- Dog park
- Public community park
Location
5218 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC 27616, USA
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Alcove Rooms
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Amenities for 5218 Invention Way
Building
| Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 5218 Invention Way
Find more available rooms for rent at Alcove Rooms. This is a room for rent in a shared home with roommates on long-term leases. One is moving out and a room is opening up. Do not visit the property without first contacting us to schedule a tour at the number below. This house is located in the new and upcoming 5401 North community. With the Wake Tech community college, Goddard School, River Bend Elementary, Heyday Brewing, and Smooth Joe Coffee. Walking distance to grocery, and social networking, this is ideal for young professionals looking for a new home. Neighborhood and community includes a dog park, public commmunity park with entry to the greenway with walking/bike trails. *Bedroom furnishing removable at tenant request
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5218 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC 27616, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Zip code | 27616 |
|---|---|
| Type | Room for rent |
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Rent trends in Raleigh
1-bedroom apartments at 5218 Invention Way cost about 35% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh.
Median rents as of Feb 7 2026.
Raleigh
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,275 |
| March 2024 | $1,278 |
| April 2024 | $1,288 |
| May 2024 | $1,293 |
| June 2024 | $1,291 |
| July 2024 | $1,297 |
| August 2024 | $1,266 |
| September 2024 | $1,241 |
| October 2024 | $1,242 |
| November 2024 | $1,247 |
| December 2024 | $1,249 |
| January 2025 | $1,263 |
| February 2025 | $1,263 |
| March 2025 | $1,257 |
| April 2025 | $1,266 |
| May 2025 | $1,284 |
| June 2025 | $1,287 |
| July 2025 | $1,291 |
| August 2025 | $1,293 |
| September 2025 | $1,284 |
| October 2025 | $1,261 |
| November 2025 | $1,243 |
| December 2025 | $1,227 |
| January 2026 | $1,245 |
| February 2026 | $1,240 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 5218 Invention Way?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$32,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 months ago | $800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,300 | 3 bed | 3.5 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $800 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 5218 Invention Way
River Bend Elementary School
6710 perry creek rd
raleigh, NC, 27616
PK, K-5Public
B
Beaverdam Elementary School
3591 tarheel club rd
raleigh, NC, 27604
PK, K-5Public
B-
Rogers Lane Elementary
201 north rogers ln
raleigh, NC, 27610
PK, K-5Public
C+
Southeast Raleigh Elementary School
1436 rock quarry rd
raleigh, NC, 27610
PK, K-5Public
C
Governor Morehead School for the Blind
303 ashe ave
raleigh, NC, 27606
K-12Public
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Raleigh near 5218 Invention Way
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5218 Invention Way, Raleigh
Groceries
1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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