
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (39 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,233 | $995 | $1,300 |
South Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $625 | $3,008 |
South Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $830 | $3,920 |
South Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $740 | $4,882 |
South Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $931 | $450 | $1,707 |
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Cheapest Available South Raleigh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde School Commons priced from $699. The Wilde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable South Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Olde School Commons | OSC 1/1 (60%) | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
The Wilde | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $735 |
1820 at Centennial | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $900 |
1505 Kirkland Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Remington Place | Fairfield I | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
ARIUM Lake Johnson | Dahila | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
ARIUM Trailwood | Bickmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Legacy 2000 | 1x1 White Oak Standard Unit-Call For Avail. | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Raleigh, NC
As of March 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Raleigh area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3528 Eastern Branch Rd Model at 3528 Eastern Branch Rd in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value South Raleigh apartment is the 197 Woodcreek Ln Model at 197 Woodcreek Ln starting at $2,175 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Garner Fuquay Varina neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3528 Eastern Branch Rd | 3528 Eastern Branch Rd | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.84 |
197 Woodcreek Ln | 197 Woodcreek Ln | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.82 |
3104 Olustee Dr | 3104 Olustee Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
3741 Horseshoe Farm St | 3741 Horseshoe Farm St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
6020 Namozine Ct | 6020 Namozine Ct | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
University Village at 2505 | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.64 |
Centennial Ridge Student Housing | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.58 |
1820 at Centennial | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.84 |
Campus Crossings at Raleigh | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Olde School Commons | OSC 1/1 (60%) | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Raleigh Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Raleigh?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Raleigh is at Sunnybrook Residences listed at $1,148.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Raleigh Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Raleigh Apartment is $699 at Olde School Commons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Raleigh Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Raleigh is starting from $880 at The Wilde.
What is the most affordable South Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wilde and starts from $820.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.