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Cortland Brier Creek

$1,335 – $2,124/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 769–1,238 sq ft
  • 86 units available
  • Pet friendly
7920 Oak Estate St, Raleigh, NC, 27617

As of October 13, 2026, Cortland Brier Creek in Raleigh, NC has 86 apartments for rent from $1,335 to $2,124/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,335, two-bedrooms at $1,741, and three-bedrooms at $2,124. The average asking rent has held near $1,711 since April 14, 2026.

Floor plans

4 floor plans · 86 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

Bluejack

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 769 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,335/mo

30 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1137$1,390769Jun 5
1137$1,390769Jun 5
1137$1,390769Jun 5
238$1,390769Jun 5
238$1,390769Jun 5
238$1,390769Jun 5
231$1,390769Sep 25
231$1,390769Sep 25
231$1,390769Sep 25
1606$1,335769Sep 29
1606$1,335769Sep 29
1606$1,335769Sep 29
2024$1,390769Oct 3
2024$1,390769Oct 3
2024$1,390769Oct 3
1132$1,490769Oct 21
1132$1,490769Oct 21
1132$1,490769Oct 21
1604$1,475769Oct 24
1604$1,475769Oct 24
1604$1,475769Oct 24
131$1,490769Nov 30
131$1,490769Nov 30
131$1,490769Nov 30
237$1,490769Dec 3
237$1,490769Dec 3
237$1,490769Dec 3
2216$1,500769Dec 23
2216$1,500769Dec 23
2216$1,500769Dec 23

Laurel

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 856 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,595/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
421$1,595856Jan 5
421$1,595856Jan 5

Myrtle

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,072 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,741/mo

51 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
524$1,7411,072Jul 25
524$1,7411,072Jul 25
524$1,7411,072Jul 25
1125$1,8511,072Aug 4
1125$1,8511,072Aug 4
1125$1,8511,072Aug 4
1816$1,8461,072Oct 3
1816$1,8461,072Oct 3
1816$1,8461,072Oct 3
1113$1,7661,072Oct 10
1113$1,7661,072Oct 10
1113$1,7661,072Oct 10
1133$1,8661,072Oct 20
1133$1,8661,072Oct 20
1133$1,8661,072Oct 20
1333$1,8661,072Oct 21
1333$1,8661,072Oct 21
1333$1,8661,072Oct 21
521$1,8511,072Oct 23
521$1,8511,072Oct 23
521$1,8511,072Oct 23
1314$1,8761,072Oct 28
1314$1,8761,072Oct 28
1314$1,8761,072Oct 28
1222$1,8511,072Nov 3
1222$1,8511,072Nov 3
1222$1,8511,072Nov 3
513$1,8761,072Nov 3
513$1,8761,072Nov 3
513$1,8761,072Nov 3
1325$1,8511,072Nov 19
1325$1,8511,072Nov 19
1325$1,8511,072Nov 19
112$1,9761,072Nov 19
112$1,9761,072Nov 19
112$1,9761,072Nov 19
325$1,8511,072Nov 20
325$1,8511,072Nov 20
325$1,8511,072Nov 20
324$1,8511,072Dec 2
324$1,8511,072Dec 2
324$1,8511,072Dec 2
1217$1,8761,072Dec 5
1217$1,8761,072Dec 5
1217$1,8761,072Dec 5
1818$1,8761,072Dec 26
1818$1,8761,072Dec 26
1818$1,8761,072Dec 26
514$1,8761,072Jan 12
514$1,8761,072Jan 12
514$1,8761,072Jan 12

Willow

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,238 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,124/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
322$2,1241,238Nov 25
322$2,1241,238Nov 25
322$2,1241,238Nov 25

See all 98 units listed at Cortland Brier Creek, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Cortland Brier Creek has ranged from $1,499 to $1,730. The current average is $1,711, down $3 (0.2%) from $1,713 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (164 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,704$1,335 – $2,14929
Sep 2026$1,665$1,365 – $2,12429
Aug 2026$1,614$1,414 – $1,91125
Jul 2026$1,559$1,399 – $2,01918
Jun 2026$1,624$1,422 – $2,00831
May 2026$1,657$1,411 – $2,06364
Apr 2026$1,720$1,448 – $2,04556

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,335 – $2,124/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Jan 5

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Raleigh area.

Lowest-priced apartment: Bluejack at $1,335

$1,586/mo

$251/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $1,335

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $166

  • Internet

    est.

    $71

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $14

  • All-in monthly

    $1,586

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
1 bedroom$1,335$1,586$48,060/yr
2 bedrooms$1,741$2,069$62,676/yr
3 bedrooms$2,124$2,555$76,464/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $48,060 a year for the $1,335 one-bedroom. The median renter household in Raleigh earns $59,538 a year.

Compared with the Raleigh area

The median two-bedroom at Cortland Brier Creek asks $1,851 a month, 35% above the Raleigh area's typical two-bedroom asking rent of $1,367. Typical asking rents across the area are down 1.4% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent hereRaleigh-area asking rentRaleigh rent paid
1 bedroom$1,475$1,242$1,408
2 bedrooms$1,851$1,367$1,576
3 bedrooms$2,124—$1,807
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Raleigh, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • 24/7 Service Hotline

  • Brand New 24/7 Fitness Center

  • Brand New Dog Grooming Spa

  • Cortland Front Door

  • Deep-Soaking Bathtubs

  • Digital, Programmable Thermostats

  • Elevate Fitness

  • Elevate Fitness Experience And Free Group Classes

  • Framed Mirrors In Bathrooms

  • Leash-Free Bark Park

  • Live Easy Guarantees

  • Next-Level Apartment Living

  • Outdoor Fire Pit

  • Outdoor Kitchen With Barbecue Grills

  • Pet-Friendly Apartments

  • Pet-Friendly Cortland Community

  • Private, Detached Garages Available

  • Resort-Style Pool

  • Smoke-Free Living

  • Undermount Sinks With Gooseneck Faucets

  • Brand New Resident Clubhouse With Wifi

  • Cortland Resident Portal And Mobile App

  • Custom Cabinetry With Designer Hardware And Tile Backsplashes

  • Energy-Efficient, Stainless Steel Appliances

  • Expansive Kitchen Islands With Pantry Storage

  • In-Home Washer And Dryer Sets

  • Living And Bedroom Room Ceiling Fans

  • Newly Renovated, Spacious Floor Plans Available

  • Planned Resident Social Events

  • Private Patios And Balconies

  • Quartz Countertops

  • Spacious Walk-In Closets

  • Wood-Style Flooring


Amenity photos

  • Pool
  • Gym

Location

7920 Oak Estate St, Raleigh, NC, 27617


Resident reviews

4.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.9
Maintenance3.9
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.4
Building Quality2.5
Location4.1

Cortland Brier Creek receives mixed reviews reflecting a property with strong staff service and modern amenities, but persistent maintenance and operational challenges. Positive experiences highlight responsive leasing staff, professional maintenance teams, and well-maintained grounds with quality amenities including a pool and fitness center. However, significant concerns include delayed AC repairs during hot weather, pest control issues, noise enforcement problems, security deposit processing delays, and inconsistent communication from management.

Management and office staff responsiveness are highly inconsistent, with positive experiences centered on leasing and select maintenance personnel, but significant concerns about communication delays, billing discrepancies, maintenance response times, and policy clarity. Many residents report difficulty reaching on-site staff, reliance on call centers, and unresolved maintenance issues including AC failures and water quality problems. When staff members are engaged, service quality is often praised; however, systemic issues with accessibility and accountability persist.

Maintenance response times are generally fast, with many residents reporting same-day or rapid service for work orders. The maintenance team is frequently praised for professionalism, knowledge, and friendliness. However, some residents report significant delays on critical issues like AC repairs during hot weather, incomplete repairs requiring follow-up visits, and unresolved problems despite submitted requests. Communication gaps and inconsistent follow-through on certain repairs remain concerns.

Amenities at this property include a resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, and dog park, which residents consistently praise when operational. However, maintenance responsiveness and common-area upkeep are significant concerns, with recurring reports of delayed repairs, inconsistent trash collection, pool closures during peak seasons, and inadequate hallway/stairwell cleaning. Parking availability is limited relative to resident volume, and package theft remains an ongoing issue. Staff professionalism varies, with positive leasing office experiences contrasting with reported communication gaps and unresponsive management.

Residents report significant building maintenance and pest control issues, with recurring complaints about roaches, flooding, and slow response times from maintenance staff. Noise insulation is a major concern, particularly sound transmission from upper floors through inadequate flooring. While some residents praise cleanliness and amenities, negative reviews consistently cite unresolved structural problems, poor communication about ongoing construction, and inconsistent upkeep of common areas.

The property offers convenient access to nearby shopping centers and features well-maintained amenities including a gym, heated pool, and clubhouse. Most residents appreciate the quiet neighborhood and professional staff, though some note inconsistencies in maintenance response times and community upkeep in common areas.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Car-Dependent

Minimal Transit

Not Bikeable


About this property

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Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Goddard School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Triangle Christian Lc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.5 mi

Montessori Academy-Chapel Hill

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.7 mi

Brier Creek Elementary

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.9 mi

Brier Creek Community Sch/Age Pgrm

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.0 mi

Kiddie Academy Of Brier Creek

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.1 mi

Little Lad's & Lassies Dc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.1 mi

Beerman Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.2 mi

Ashe Co Head Start-Sizemore

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.5 mi

Pine Hollow Middle

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle2.5 mi

Contact & management