Oakwood Acres Apartments for Rent

A quiet, small suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina, the Oakwood Acres neighborhood in Knightdale acts as a refuge from big-city living without sacrificing convenience. Shopping centers to the northwest and major thoroughfares nearby make this neighborhood an easily accessible escape from a hectic schedule.

The major shopping strip to the north of Oakwood Acres is home to a Lowe’s Home Improvement and Wal-Mart Supercenter, making it easy to find affordable home improvement materials, groceries, and other necessary supplies. Popular restaurant chains can also be found in this area, catering to a variety of tastes and cuisine preferences. Locals and visitors can sit down at Rudino’s Pizza and Grinders, Waffle House, Knightdale Seafood and Barbecue, and China House, or grab something to go from Hardee’s or Subway.

Down the street, along Interstate Highway 540, additional shopping establishments include Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Home Depot. For local entertainment, the Knightdale Parks and Recreation Department hosts athletic and fitness programs throughout the year, as well as summer camps for kids.

Oakwood Acres sits to the southwest of the heart of Knightdale in the 27545 zip code. Oakwood Acres is bordered to the east by South Smithfield Road, a major street in the Knightdale area. The neighborhood itself includes two streets, Park Avenue and Faison Street, and is bordered to the west by Myrick Pond.

For those with small children, the Cathy Lee Child Development Center offers daycare for infants through preschool-aged children. Other childcare options include the Filmore Academy and Knightdale KinderCare, both a few minutes’ drive to the north. The neighborhood is within walking distance from Knightdale Elementary School, which educates students from third to fifth grade.