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3BR 2.5BA Home in Northwest Raleigh

5408 Westgate Road, Raleigh, NC, 27617

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,286 sq ft

Available Oct 1, 2026

About this home

Single-family home in Northwest Raleigh, a backyard, and close to Leesville Road Elementary, Middle, and High.

A covered front porch opens into an easy main-level layout: living room with a gas log fireplace, separate dining room, kitchen with pantry, half bath, and a dedicated walk-in laundry room. Luxury vinyl plank runs through the main level. Upstairs are three bedrooms with generous closets including a walk-in, two full baths, and pull-down attic access for seasonal storage.

Out back, a deck off the dining area overlooks a level yard with mature trees and an 8x8 storage shed. The yard is open and unfenced. Off-street parking on a private concrete driveway and pad.

Included: refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer / dryer hookups. Central air, natural gas heat, double-pane windows, ceiling fans.

Location: Just off Leesville Road with quick access to I-540. Approximately 2 miles to Umstead State Park, under 2 miles to Leesville Community Park and Library, 3 miles to Lake Lynn Park, 10–15 minutes to RDU, 13 minutes to RTP, and 20 minutes to downtown Raleigh.

Terms

Rent: $1,795/month

Security deposit: $1,795 (one month), held in trust.

Lease term: 12 or 21 months — $1,780/month on a 21-month term

Late fee: $89.75 after the grace period.

Pets: dogs considered, two maximum, breed and weight restrictions apply. $350 non-refundable pet fee plus $35/month pet rent per animal. Yard is not fenced.

Tenant pays all utilities and lawn maintenance

Renter's insurance required.

Screening: credit, criminal background, eviction history, income of 3x monthly rent, and rental references

Rental

Property Type

Negotiable

Pet Policy

12 Months

Lease Term

$1,795

Deposit

Amenities

Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Hardwood Floors
Carpet

Utilities

Lease Details

Lease term 12 Months
Minimum 12 months
Deposit $1,795
Pet policy Negotiable

Screening & Qualification Criteria

All applicants are subject to screening. Approval is based on the following minimum standards, applied consistently to all applicants.

Information Accessed

Credit history Criminal background Eviction history Income & employment verification Rental history

Occupancy

Maximum occupants 7

Based on the number of bedrooms (2 per bedroom + 1 additional per unit)

Income Criteria

Minimum monthly income ≥ $5,385/mo (3.0x rent)

Must be from a verifiable, legal source.

Conditional range $4,488 – $5,385/mo (2.5x–3.0x rent)

Credit Report

Minimum credit score 620+
Conditional range 580–619

Reusable credit reports are not accepted. All applicants are processed through a third-party screening agency.

View detailed screening criteria

Criminal

Lookback period 7 years
Individualized assessment conducted for all applicants

Rental History

Applicants with evictions in the last 5 years that resulted in a judgment will not be accepted.

Applicants with a current rental collection balance will not be accepted.

Filed Bankruptcy

Applicants with an open bankruptcy that has not yet been discharged will not be accepted.

Conditional Approval — How to Qualify

We evaluate each application individually, considering the full picture including credit history, income stability, rental references, and other relevant factors. Applicants who do not meet standard thresholds may qualify with a qualified co-signer or guarantor, additional security deposit (where permitted by law), or demonstrated financial stability.

Additional Requirements

All applications are reviewed individually. Verifiable rental history preferred.

Your Rights as an Applicant
  • You have the right to obtain a free copy of any consumer report used in evaluating your application. Request it within 60 days of receiving notice of an adverse decision.
  • You may dispute inaccurate or incomplete information directly with the consumer reporting agency.
  • The consumer reporting agency did not make the rental decision and cannot explain why an application was denied.
  • Free annual credit report: annualcreditreport.com | 1-877-322-8228

Consumer Reporting Agency

TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc. (TURSS)

P.O. Box 800 Woodlyn, PA 19094

(800) 230-9376

All criteria are applied consistently and in compliance with federal, state, and local fair housing laws. Expunged records are not considered.

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