
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (57 Rentals)
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Skyhouse Raleigh

Trails Corner Apartments

719 Hampstead Pl
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The Apartments at St. Mary's

The Lincoln

The Point

912 S Bloodworth St

The Acorn on Person Street

The Gramercy

209 E Peace St

The Edison Lofts Apartments

The Miles

713 Highgate Pl

Historic Boylan Apartments

511 Faye

927 West Morgan

The Signal

The Devon Four25

Cortland Glenwood South

214 Elm St

Mira

Alexan Moto

Elan City Center

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The Metropolitan

Cameron Court Apartments
South Central, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Central Studio Apartments | $1,528 | $875 | $3,651 |
South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $577 | $5,659 |
South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,943 | $975 | $6,667 |
South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $1,275 | $7,515 |
South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,630 | $8,630 | $8,630 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at Skyhouse Raleigh priced from $1,112. Trails Corner Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Skyhouse Raleigh | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,112 |
Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,126 |
The Apartments at St. Mary's | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
The Lincoln | The Hub Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
South Ridge | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Milner Commons | 2 Bedroom - The Evergreen | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Line | Express | Studio,1BA | $1,211 |
The Point | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,222 |
The Acorn on Person Street | Lee | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, NC
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $2.00 price per square foot Hudsen - Hargett Model at ABODE at Hargett in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 201 Model at Capital Apartments starting at $1,905 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Blount Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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ABODE at Hargett | Hudsen - Hargett | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
Capital Apartments | 201 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Wedgwood Apartments | 2-2. | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Milner Commons | 2 Bedroom - The Evergreen | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Longview Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
South Ridge | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
600 Devereux St, Unit C | 600 Devereux St | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Cameron Court and The Shelton Apartments | Shelton | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
927 West Morgan | Wilmington | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Central, Raleigh, NC
Ranked #24
Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Raleigh, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the South Central Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central is under $1,255.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments which is listed at $1,126, while the average apartment in South Central costs $8,580.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in South Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Central?
Cheap apartments in South Central have an average cost of $162 which is $8,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.
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