French Drive Apartments for Rent

French Drive is a tiny neighborhood in Raleigh that is comprised of only a single road — French Drive. The neighborhood is home to only about 50 residents at a given time. The area supplies homes for residents with an average annual family income of $67,000 per year with an average home value of $350,000.

Located in a heavily wooded area, French Drive offers a great deal of peace and tranquility for the few residents in the area. Located at the entry to French Drive Road is the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Holy Trinity is a large church with a strong following in the local area.

Just down the road from Holy Trinity to the south is one of the largest shopping destinations in the area. At the corner of Lead Mine Road and Glenwood Avenue is Crabtree Valley Mall. The mall is host to several large national brands, with many small shops, as well. Some of the more popular shops include The Lego Store, Best Buy, Sears, the Apple Store, and Barnes and Noble.

Continuing down Lead Mine Road, which turns into Blue Ridge Road, will take commuters to several other destinations in the area. The first is Rex Healthcare, which is a decent-sized area hospital that has numerous specialties in the large professional center just south of it.

For those who are interested in art and culture, just south of Rex Healthcare is the massive North Carolina Museum of Art complex. The museum is a distance of only about four miles from the French Drive neighborhood and is definitely an area favorite. This impressive art museum is also a common destination for more active individuals in the community. Surrounding the museum are numerous paths that twist around the complex and surrounding area, providing miles of exercise for walkers, runners, and cyclists.