
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (45 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 | $1,246 | $995 | $1,315 |
South Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $625 | $3,387 |
South Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $830 | $4,035 |
South Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $740 | $4,675 |
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 6827 Glacis Ct priced from $625. 729 Moonbeam Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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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6827 Glacis Ct | 6827 Glacis Ct | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
729 Moonbeam Dr | 729 Moonbeam Dr | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
2824 Henslowe Dr | 2824 Henslowe Dr | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
1304 Buckingham Rd | 1304 Buckingham Rd | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Raleigh, NC
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Raleigh area is the $0.27 price per square foot 108 Gunderson Ln Model at 108 Gunderson Ln in the in the Southern Trace neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value South Raleigh apartment is the 1304 Buckingham Rd Model at 1304 Buckingham Rd starting at $650 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Sandlin Branch 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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108 Gunderson Ln | 108 Gunderson Ln | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
1304 Buckingham Rd | 1304 Buckingham Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
729 Moonbeam Dr | 729 Moonbeam Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
6827 Glacis Ct | 6827 Glacis Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
1513 Tawny View Ln | 1513 Tawny View Ln | 1BR,1BA | $0.31 |
8627 Macedonia Lake Dr | 8627 Macedonia Lake Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.39 |
3320 Slippery Elm Dr | 3320 Slippery Elm Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
Room in Townhome on Abbots Ml Dr | Room in Townhome on Abbots Ml Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.39 |
5600 Preveza Pl | 5600 Preveza Pl | 1BR,1BA | $0.36 |
2824 Henslowe Dr | 2824 Henslowe Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
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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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in South Raleigh is 6827 Glacis Ct which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in South Raleigh costs $2,045.
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 574 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 $908 which is $1,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh
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Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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.