Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (46 Rentals)

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Elders Peak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elders Peak

2917 Creech RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Penwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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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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Dover Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Apartments

706 Wexford DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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1820 at Centennial
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1820 at Centennial

1820 Trailwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Sycamore Run
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Run

1090 Holly View DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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37 Coats Cir

AngierNC27501
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Olde School Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olde School Commons

720-776 W Garner RdGarner, NC 27529
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Weston Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Weston Trace

204 Westcroft DrGarner, NC 27529
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Plaza Apartments - NC
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments - NC

735 Crestwood DrGarner, NC 27529
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Bryan Woods Apartment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bryan Woods Apartment

905 Bryan PlGarner, NC 27529
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South Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at The Wilde priced from $735. 1820 at Centennial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable South Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WildeD14BR,4BA$735
1820 at Centennial4x44BR,4BA$900
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1,042
Legacy 20001x1 White Oak Standard Unit-Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,075
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,075
Flats on 7th Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,084
WestchesterA21BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Raleigh, NC

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Raleigh area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4x4 Model at University Village at 2505 in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $869. The second greatest value South Raleigh apartment is the 3x3 Model at Centennial Ridge Student Housing starting at $699 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.60
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.84
Magnolia HouseB22BR,2.5BA$1.25
Campus Edge2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Campus Crossings at Raleigh2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Remington PlaceFairfield I1BR,1BA$1.30
Trailwood Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Bickmore1BR,1BA$1.29
Flats on 7th Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.36

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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 $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Raleigh is Trailwood Crossing Apartments which is listed at $1,042, while the average apartment in South Raleigh costs $2,459.

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 31 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 $452 which is $2,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Raleigh.

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