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

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Cosmo & Lewis Estates
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cosmo & Lewis Estates

1117-1129 Hadley RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1256 McCauley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Oakwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

705 N Boundary StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Shammah Winds
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shammah Winds

1407 Sawyer RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Duplex Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Duplex Village

1900-2006 Hawkins StRaleigh, NC 27610
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Magnolia Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Square

511 E Martin StRaleigh, NC 27601
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200 E Edenton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Edenton St

200 E Edenton StRaleigh, NC 27601
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South Central, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square ApartmentsCF 1x1A1BR,1BA$1,112
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 2x12BR,1BA$1,125
Skyhouse RaleighS1Studio,1BA$1,169
The RowBirch ArbourStudio,1BA$1,185
Milner Commons2 Bedroom - The Evergreen2BR,1BA$1,200
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Link Apartments® Glenwood SouthS1Studio,1BA$1,253
The Acorn on Person StreetLeeStudio,1BA$1,255
The SignalS1Studio,1BA$1,274
The LincolnThe Hub StudioStudio,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, NC

As of March 26, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ABODE at HargettHudsen - Hargett3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Capital Apartments2011BR,1BA$1.49
Wedgwood Apartments2-2.2BR,2BA$1.65
The MetropolitanBlind Tiger2BR,2BA$2.00
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 2x12BR,1BA$1.13
Milner Commons2 Bedroom - The Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.22
The Apartments at St. Mary'sA51BR,1BA$1.98
Longview Village Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.53
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Cameron Court and The Shelton ApartmentsShelton1BR,1BA$2.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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 $1,280.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?

The cheapest apartment in South Central is 909 Bragg St which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in South Central costs $3,750.

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 479 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 $116 which is $3,634 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.

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