Frequently Asked Questions: Living at The Station Raleigh

The Station Raleigh is 2.4 miles from North Carolina State University, making it a convenient option for students who want to stay close to campus. It is about a 9-minute drive or a 12-minute bike ride to NCSU, which makes getting to class, campus events, and student resources quick and easy.

Yes, The Station Raleigh is conveniently located near several dining options, making it easy to grab a quick bite or enjoy a sit-down meal close to home. The Local is just a 3-minute drive away for a nearby dining option and Pam’s Farmhouse Restaurant is about 5 minutes away for a classic restaurant experience. Additionally, The Oak Raleigh is about a 6-minute drive away, while Guasaca South American Grill on Lake Boone is about a 7-minute drive away.

Residents at The Station Raleigh have several convenient options nearby for groceries and essentials. The Raleigh Market is about a 14-minute walk away and offers a quick nearby option for picking up basics, while Whole Foods Market is just a 6-minute drive for fresh groceries and pantry staples. Ridgewood Shopping Center, also about 6 minutes away by car, is a convenient stop for shopping and errands, and The Butcher’s Market at Lake Boone is about a 7-minute drive for quality meats and specialty foods.

Residents at The Station Raleigh have several nearby outdoor spots for exercise, fresh air, and time outside. Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park is just a 3-minute drive from the community and provides a convenient nearby space to take a walk and enjoy the outdoor environment, and Marshall Memorial Park is about 9 minutes away for another easy option for recreation and open-air activity. Pullen Park is about a 12-minute drive away and is a popular green space for walking, relaxing, and enjoying scenic surroundings, while Brookhaven Nature Park is also about 12 minutes away and offers a more natural setting for getting outdoors.

Carter-Finley Stadium is just 0.4 miles away, or an 8-minute walk, and Lenovo Center is only 0.9 miles away, or a 4-minute drive, which is especially convenient for game days and major events.

Yes, The Station Raleigh is convenient to other colleges in the area, including Meredith College, which is just a 5-minute drive away.

The Station Raleigh offers one-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom floor plans. This gives residents a mix of private and shared living options depending on their lifestyle and roommate preferences.

The Station Raleigh offers both furnished and unfurnished apartments near NC State. Furnished units include living room and bedroom furniture, with the following items listed as standard:

• 55-inch smart TV
• Coffee table
• Dining table with 4 chairs
• Entertainment table
• Sofa and chair
• Queen bed in single-occupancy units
• Desk with chair
• Dresser

Yes, The Station Raleigh offers both furnished and unfurnished apartments, so residents can choose the setup that fits their style and needs.

Apartments feature full-size kitchens with designer cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The appliance package includes a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher.

Yes, each unit includes a full-size washer and dryer, making laundry day much more convenient.

Yes, The Station Raleigh offers private bedroom and bathroom options for residents who want more personal space.

Yes, balcony units are available, and some rooms include private balconies. The cottages also feature either a back patio or a deck, and some cottages include front porches.

Roommate matching is handled through the RoomSync app. Residents can use it to choose roommates based on lifestyle habits like cleanliness, study habits, and sleep schedules, and the platform also includes gender-inclusive tools and factors in living criteria such as service and emotional support animals.

The community includes a clubroom lounge with a coffee bar and an academic lounge with study areas. These spaces give residents room to relax, meet neighbors, or get work done outside their apartment.

Yes, The Station Raleigh has a resort-style swimming pool with hammocks and cabanas.

Residents have access to a pool table, foosball table, free tanning, a sauna, and a Luxor package system. These features add both fun and everyday convenience to the student living experience.

The Station Raleigh includes an academic lounge with group study rooms as well as private study rooms. This setup gives residents flexible space for solo studying, project work, and group meetings.

High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property, helping residents stay connected for classes, studying, streaming, and gaming.

The fitness center includes cardio equipment like elliptical trainers and treadmills, along with strength machines such as a leg press, chest press, shoulder press, lat pulldown, seated row, leg extension and curl machine, and a multi-station cable crossover. Residents also have access to functional training equipment including a heavy bag with pull-up bar rig, medicine and slam balls, kettlebells, battle ropes, a Plyo box, wall-mounted ladder bars, and a mini trampoline.

The community includes a sauna, which gives residents a simple way to relax and recharge after classes or workouts.

Residents can enjoy outdoor grilling areas, a fire pit, hammocks and cabanas, and expansive greenspace. The property also includes a basketball half-court and a bag toss court for casual recreation and hanging out with friends.

Yes. Finley unit garage parking is available on-site, and parking spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If spaces are full, a waitlist is available.

The vehicle registration fee is $150 per year. Finley units have two garage parking spaces.

Guest parking is available in limited quantities. Residents should plan ahead since guest spaces may not always be open.

Monthly installment payments include high-speed internet, basic cable, pest control, trash service, lawn maintenance, parking, and access to on-site community amenities. This helps bundle several everyday housing costs into one regular payment.

Yes! The Station Raleigh is a pet-friendly community, so residents can enjoy having their furry companions at home with them. Up to two animals are permitted per unit, which makes it a great fit for students who want the comfort and companionship of a pet while living off campus.

Aggressive breeds are not permitted, including Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and mixes of these breeds.

Exotic animals are not permitted, including birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish tanks, and insects.

All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in. Applicants are also required to complete a pet profile through PetScreening.

For the most up-to-date pet pricing, residents should contact the leasing office directly or check the price calculator tool for current information.

The Station Raleigh uses FOB-controlled building access, FOB-controlled stairwell access, and FOB-controlled amenity space access. Bedrooms within units are also individually locking for an added layer of privacy.

Yes, security cameras are located throughout the property. There is also an on-site security guard Wednesday through Sunday nights.

Yes, The Station Raleigh has a friendly on-site management team that is there to help support residents throughout their living experience.

Having an on-site management team is especially valuable in a student community because it gives residents a reliable, approachable group of people to turn to when questions come up. Whether someone is new to off-campus housing or just needs help, the team is there during office hours to provide guidance and help create a comfortable, inclusive environment that feels like home.

Maintenance requests at The Station Raleigh are handled by the on-site maintenance team, making it easy for residents to get help when something needs attention. Residents can submit a work order through the online resident portal, call the leasing office, or stop by the front desk in person, whichever is most convenient.

Yes, The Station Raleigh hosts resident life events designed to help neighbors connect, have fun, and feel at home in the community.

The goal of resident programming at The Station Raleigh is to help create a true sense of community where residents feel connected, supported, and right at home. Through our P.A.W.S. programming model, resident events are designed to support philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth.

At a community like The Station Raleigh, that can look like all kinds of fun and meaningful resident events built around the amenities already on-site, such as poolside hangouts by the resort-style swimming pool, game nights in the clubroom with pool and foosball, coffee and study breaks in the academic lounge, wellness-focused gatherings that make use of the sauna and fitness spaces, or casual social events around the grilling area, fire pit, basketball half-court, and bag toss court. It is all about creating opportunities for residents to meet new people, recharge, and enjoy a well-rounded student living experience.

The Station Raleigh was built in 2019.

The community includes 174 units and 658 beds, giving The Station Raleigh the scale to offer a wide mix of shared spaces and resident amenities.

The Station Raleigh is located at 1310 Oglethorpe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607. This address places residents close to North Carolina State University and several popular Raleigh destinations.

To reserve a space, click “Apply Now” and begin the application process. After that, you will receive your housing contract document to complete the next steps.