Frequently Asked Questions

Renting in downtown Raleigh is really a choice among a handful of adjoining in-town neighborhoods, each walkable but each moving at a different speed:

Glenwood South

Raleigh’s densest entertainment district is also its most walkable, with Glenwood Avenue’s restaurants, bars, and nightlife pulling visitors from across the Triangle. Link Apartments® Glenwood South sits in the middle of it, where a Walk Score of 95 turns daily errands into a walk instead of a drive, and the bordering Warehouse District, with Boylan Heights just beyond across the rail line, keeps a residential edge close by.

Boylan Heights

Raleigh’s original streetcar suburb sits just southwest of downtown, its early 1900s bungalows and Queen Anne houses giving the streets a small-town character inside the city. A strong neighborhood association and tree-lined blocks draw renters who want downtown on foot minus Glenwood South’s density, and the rooftop skyline view at Wye Hill Kitchen and Brewing has become the neighborhood’s calling card.

Five Points

About two miles north of downtown, Five Points takes its name from the meeting of Glenwood Avenue, Fairview Road, and Whitaker Mill Road, with the historic Rialto Theatre as its landmark. Craftsman cottages share the streets with newer construction, and green spaces like Fallon Park and Vanguard Park keep the feel residential, suiting renters who want a neighborhood center without downtown’s nightlife at the doorstep.

Warehouse District

Directly south of Glenwood South, restored early 20th century warehouses now hold breweries, art galleries, and loft-style buildings. The district matches much of Glenwood South’s walkability at a quieter, more industrial register, with Videri Chocolate Factory and Crank Arm Brewing Company among the local landmarks.

Raleigh makes an unusual offer for a Southern capital: a fast-growing tech economy anchored downtown and more than 100 miles of paved greenway threading through the city. The case for renting here rests on:

Glenwood South and Downtown Living

A Walk Score of 95 puts restaurants, museums, and transit within a short walk of Link Apartments® Glenwood South, in one of downtown’s most walkable pockets. Trading the commute for a walk remains unusual in a Southern capital city of Raleigh’s size.

100 Miles of Capital Area Greenway

The Capital Area Greenway system strings together more than 100 miles of paved trail across 28 individual routes, tying downtown to parks, universities, and lakes throughout the city. Behind it sits nearly 10,000 acres of public parkland maintained by the city’s parks department, far more green space than a typical downtown zip code comes with.

A Tech Hub Anchored Downtown

Red Hat, the open-source software company now owned by IBM, runs its global headquarters from a 19-story tower a short walk from Glenwood South, giving downtown a genuine tech anchor. NC State a few miles away, along with Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill in the wider Research Triangle, keeps that economy supplied with talent.

A Repeat #1 Ranking in North Carolina

Downtown Raleigh’s museum row and its entertainment district both sit an easy walk from Link Apartments® Glenwood South, with the rest of the city’s attractions a short drive beyond. The regular rotation includes:

• North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
• Videri Chocolate Factory
• Marbles Kids Museum
• Marbles IMAX (Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre)
• The Rialto Theatre
• Moore Square
• Dorothea Dix Park
• Pullen Park
• Red Hat Amphitheater
• Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
• Raleigh Beer Garden
• North Carolina State Capitol

Several destinations sit within a short walk of Link Apartments® Glenwood South, while parks and venues elsewhere in Raleigh are a brief drive or transit ride away.

Living at Link Apartments® Glenwood South means living inside downtown Raleigh’s employment core, with Fayetteville Street minutes away and the Capital Boulevard corridor linking out to the rest of the metro. Employers in easy reach include:

• Red Hat (global headquarters in downtown Raleigh)
• State of North Carolina government offices (Raleigh)
• City of Raleigh
• Wake County Government
• WakeMed Health & Hospitals (Raleigh Campus)
• UNC Health Rex
• Duke Raleigh Hospital
• North Carolina State University
• First Citizens Bank (headquarters in Raleigh’s North Hills)
• Martin Marietta Materials (headquartered in Raleigh)
• Shaw University
• William Peace University
• Wake County Public School System (headquartered in nearby Cary)

Downtown offices and universities are close by, and Red Hat is walkable from Link Apartments® Glenwood South. Healthcare, government, and corporate employers elsewhere in Raleigh and nearby Cary are generally accessible by car, with travel times varying by destination and traffic.

Link Apartments® Glenwood South matches its amenities to how downtown Raleigh actually gets used, from poolside afternoons to a fenced dog park a few steps from the leasing office:

Saltwater Pool Steps from Glenwood Avenue

The saltwater pool sits at the center of the community’s outdoor amenity space, with a surrounding sundeck, outdoor grills, and additional recreation space. It gives residents a downtown option for an easy Saturday afternoon at home rather than out on Glenwood Avenue.

Always-Open Gym, Yoga Studio, and Cycle Center

The fitness center never closes, the dedicated yoga studio offers a quieter room to stretch, and the on-site cycle center provides bike storage and a resident maintenance workstation for a ride down Glenwood Avenue. At Link Apartments Glenwood South, the workout schedule belongs to the resident, not the front desk.

Fenced Dog Park and Pet-Friendly Perks

Each apartment welcomes up to two pets with no weight limit, and the fenced dog park just outside keeps daily walks simple even without a yard. Monthly pet rent of $20 per pet and a one-time fee starting at $300 keep the terms straightforward and upfront.

EV Charging and NGBS Green Certification

As an NGBS Green Registered Building at the Bronze level, Link Apartments Glenwood South backs its downtown address with on-site electric vehicle charging, or residents can lean into the neighborhood’s walkability with a car-free incentive instead. Either way, the building rewards leaving the car parked.