Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (130 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Southwest Raleigh area of Raleigh.

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Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at The Wilde priced from $735. Westgrove Tower Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Southwest Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WildeD14BR,4BA$735
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$895
1820 at Centennial4x44BR,4BA$900
Pullen Station LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$992
Arbor Creek11BR1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Raleigh, NC

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Raleigh area is the $0.55 price per square foot 5x5 Loft Private Access Model at Paloma Raleigh in the in the Roylene Acres neighborhood starting from $959. The second greatest value Southwest Raleigh apartment is the 4x4 Model at University Village at 2505 starting at $775 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the University Suites neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paloma Raleigh5x5 Loft Private Access5BR,5BA$0.55
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.53
Yugo Raleigh Logan4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus4BR,4BA$0.88
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
1430 Collegeview Ave, Unit University Glen1430 Collegeview Ave4BR,4BA$0.47
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.58
1251 University Ct, Unit 11251 University Ct1BR,1BA$0.67
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.84
Method Townhomes2BD / 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #4

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

Our team 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, including Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Southwest Raleigh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Raleigh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Raleigh is under $1,005.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Raleigh is The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Southwest Raleigh costs $3,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 81 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Raleigh?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Raleigh have an average cost of $562 which is $3,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Raleigh.

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