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Elan City Center Apartments

$1,222 – $2,061/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 535–1,119 sq ft
  • 16 units available
  • Pet friendly
510 N Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, 27604

As of October 13, 2026, Elan City Center Apartments in Raleigh, NC has 16 apartments for rent from $1,222 to $2,061/mo. Studios start at $1,222, one-bedrooms at $1,323, and two-bedrooms at $1,728. The average asking rent has risen 5.1% since March 25, 2026, from $1,647 to $1,731.


Floor plans

Elan City Center Apartments has 16 units available across 12 floor plans: 2 studio layouts (535–594 sq ft), 3 one-bedroom layouts (702–784 sq ft), and 7 two-bedroom layouts (1,011–1,119 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

A1

Studio • 1 Bath • 535 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,222/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
342$1,222535Nov 9

A2

Studio • 1 Bath • 594 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,231/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
214$1,231594Aug 21

B1-2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 702 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,323/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
340$1,323702Sep 19

B1-1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 750 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,347/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
303$1,347750Sep 14

B1-4

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 784 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,466/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
109$1,466784Oct 9

C1-HC

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,021 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,728/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
232$1,7281,021Apr 30

C1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,021 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,761/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
224$1,7611,021Sep 6
422$1,9111,021Sep 30
424$1,9211,021Nov 21
122$1,9251,021Nov 26

C1-2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,035 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,775/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
229$1,7751,035Aug 20
129$1,7931,035Sep 23

C1-5

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,011 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,881/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
230$1,8811,011Oct 4

c1-3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,033 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,905/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
245$1,9051,033Dec 20

C2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,093 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,058/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
226$2,0581,093Nov 17

C2-3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,119 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,061/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
301$2,0611,119Oct 13

See all 70 units listed at Elan City Center Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Elan City Center Apartments, a studio starts at about $1,635 a month all-in: $1,222 rent, $236 in listed fees, and an estimated $177 for electric and gas, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $1,747 and a two-bedroom at about $2,199.

All-in from$1,635/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Elan City Center Apartments takes about $43,992 a year for a studio, $47,628 for a one-bedroom, and $62,208 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,635 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $71,500 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,635/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$71,500/yr

Income to qualify

$43,992/yr

Your estimated budget

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$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Elan City Center Apartments has ranged from $1,401 to $1,867. The current average is $1,731, up $84 (5.1%) from $1,647 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (165 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for Elan City Center Apartments shows $236.30 a month in fees (parking $50, parking reserved $50, trash services doorstep $30, and 9 more) and $880 due at signing (pet fee $300, application fee $200, security deposit $200, and 2 more).

  • Rent

    $1,222 – $2,061/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Apr 30

Monthly fees

Community Amenity Fee

$15/mo

Parking

$50/mo

Parking - Reserved

$50/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/mo

Pet Rent

$25/mo

Positive Credit Reporting Services

$6.95/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Storage Space Rental

$25/mo

Trash Administrative Fee

$1.87/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$30/mo

Trash Services - Hauling

$5/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$7.98/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$200

Pet Fee

$300

Pet Fee - Additional Pet

$150

Pet Management - Third Party

$30/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$200

Amenities

Elan City Center Apartments is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 20 amenities, including fitness center, swimming pool, and patio/balcony.

  • Air Conditioning

  • Designer Pendant Lighting

  • Dishwasher

  • Fitness Center

  • Flat Front Cabinets

  • Garage Parking

  • Gated Access

  • Large Windows With Natural Light

  • Mosaic Tile Backsplashes

  • Patio/Balcony

  • Pet Friendly

  • Quartz Countertops

  • Satin Nickle Draw Pulls

  • Smoke Free

  • Spa Inspired Bathrooms

  • Stainless Steel Appliances

  • Swimming Pool

  • Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer

  • Wood Style Flooring And Carpeting


Amenity photos

  • Gym
    5 photos

Location

510 N Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, 27604


Resident reviews

Elan City Center Apartments has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate amenities and shared spaces (4.7) and location (4.6) highest and maintenance (3.9) lowest.

4.2 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Location4.6
Management4.2
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.7
Maintenance3.9
Building Quality4.5
Overall100 reviews

Elan City Center offers a prime downtown Raleigh location with well-maintained amenities, responsive maintenance, and generally friendly staff. Most residents appreciate the walkable neighborhood, clean common areas, and pet-friendly environment. However, some residents report concerns about thin walls affecting noise levels, maintenance response times during peak periods, move-out fee practices, and occasional issues with amenity upkeep.

The property offers an excellent downtown location that balances urban convenience with a quieter residential feel. Residents consistently praise walkability to restaurants, shops, museums, and the nearby Oakwood neighborhood, along with easy access to transit stations. The onsite parking garage and proximity to grocery stores enhance convenience, though some residents note that access systems could be more unified.

Management and leasing staff receive consistently positive feedback for professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness, with many residents praising their accommodating approach to move-ins and maintenance requests. However, significant concerns emerge around communication transparency during maintenance projects, move-out fee assessments (particularly carpet replacement charges), lease renewal practices, and responsiveness to long-standing amenity issues like the dog park. Residents report mixed experiences with billing clarity and dispute resolution, with some feeling management becomes defensive rather than solution-focused when issues arise.

Elan City Center offers well-maintained amenities including a fitness center, pool, game room, and dog park, with most residents praising the cleanliness of common areas and responsive maintenance staff. The property's downtown location provides convenient walking access to restaurants, shops, and cultural venues. However, some residents report ongoing issues with dog park maintenance, garage security concerns, and occasional delays in addressing facility repairs, though positive experiences with staff responsiveness are frequently noted.

Maintenance response times are generally quick, with many residents reporting work orders addressed within a day and staff demonstrating professionalism and efficiency. However, some residents experienced extended delays on complex repairs, particularly HVAC issues, and occasional follow-through challenges. Communication gaps have been noted regarding maintenance timelines and project disruptions, and some residents report unresolved or recurring maintenance issues.

The building receives mixed feedback on physical condition and maintenance. Most residents report that common areas and amenities are consistently clean and well-maintained, with responsive maintenance teams addressing work orders promptly. However, noise insulation is a recurring concern, with multiple residents noting that walls and ceilings are thin, allowing sound from neighboring units and hallways to transmit easily. Trash room cleanliness has been flagged as inconsistent in some reviews.

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

Elan City Center Apartments is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is limited.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade B
Transit
Limited
Grade D+
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Elan City Center Apartments was good on 186 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 57, moderate). Daily highs averaged 90°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 31°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

186 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 41

Temperature

90° / 31°

average July high / January low

: 86° high, 56° low

Pollen

High

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: very low, grass: very low, weed: high

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January49°F31°F50 (good)12 of 31
February51°F34°F56 (moderate)10 of 28
March70°F46°F50 (good)19 of 31
April78°F54°F52 (moderate)13 of 30
May79°F58°F49 (good)14 of 31
June89°F68°F54 (moderate)10 of 30
July90°F72°F57 (moderate)9 of 31
August88°F71°F51 (moderate)14 of 31
September85°F66°F47 (good)19 of 30
October71°F53°F43 (good)24 of 31
November63°F43°F42 (good)23 of 30
December51°F33°F48 (good)19 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Elan City Center Apartments is a 216-unit building in Raleigh, NC.

Achieve the lifestyle that you've always known would be right for you at Elan City Center. Our luxury apartments in Raleigh surround residents with well-crafted apartment features. With well-appointed floor plans to choose from, each with designer finishes, thoughtful features and airy layouts that exude an entrepreneurial flavor. Downtown Raleigh's famed neighborhoods are all around, as well as variety of boutiques and dining. Even though the Raleigh area is packed with exciting things to do and see, you don't have to leave Elan City Center for excitement or relaxation. Make Elan City Center your new home and you will experience the creative, entrepreneurial flavor of Downtown, and enjoy our apartments that have terrific Raleigh style.

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    216

Nearby schools

The closest school to Elan City Center Apartments is Raleigh Nursery School Inc, a private preschool 0.5 miles away. The closest public school is Conn Elementary, 1.1 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Raleigh Nursery School Inc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Temple Baptist Day School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Conn Elementary

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.1 mi

Middle School Vans Home Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool3.6 mi

Raleigh Christian Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh3.8 mi

Brentwood Elementary

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary3.8 mi

Shekinah Glory Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool3.9 mi

Precious Little Angels Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool3.9 mi

Right Direction Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool4.0 mi

Always First Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool4.0 mi

Contact & management

Elan City Center Apartments is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 984-200-2917.


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