Actually, Cary would be a good place to live if you want the typical family setting in a created city. Housing is higher priced as well.
There are many areas around Raleigh that would be great to live and would probably depend on where you work. That said, it would be wise to select an aprtment on a six-month lease in case you land a job that isn't close.
Don't discount Durham and Chapel Hill, either. They make up the rest of the triangle.
As for apartments, you generally have to apply and get through a credit check. I'm not sure how that would work if you are unemployed. It's basically like most credit situations - car, house, credit card, etc. Showing your nest egg and sharing your plans might do the trick.
You might find better apartment prices around NC State, which is on the west side of town. It's also a nice area, as if most of Raleigh isn't!! Start with an area called five corners and work your way out...
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