
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $540 (56 Rentals)


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1321 Crab Orchard Dr

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3000 Lake Barkley Way

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Legacy 2000

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37 Coats Cir
South Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $750 | $1,350 |
South Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $540 | $3,932 |
South Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $830 | $5,040 |
South Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $740 | $6,620 |
South Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $725 | $3,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Raleigh is under $1,182.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in South Raleigh is Olde School Commons which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in South Raleigh costs $2,645.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Raleigh?
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 35 regular apartments in South Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in South Raleigh have an average cost of $351 which is $2,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Raleigh.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.