
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $915 (35 Rentals)


Skyhouse Raleigh

The Greens at Centennial Campus

The Apartments at St. Mary's

The Acorn on Person Street

Allora Southview
Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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209 E Peace St

The Lincoln

The Edison Lofts Apartments

Link Apartments® Glenwood South

511 Faye

Vintage Raleigh West
Southwest Raleigh
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Raleigh by our , Local Expert Chris Munier. See how it ranks!

Centennial Lofts

The Devon Four25

Cortland Glenwood South
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Southwest Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $915 | $3,702 |
Southwest Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $625 | $5,384 |
Southwest Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $830 | $7,044 |
Southwest Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $740 | $7,983 |
Southwest Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $450 | $2,339 |
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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 $680.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Raleigh is Westgrove Tower Condominiums which is listed at $895, 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 90 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 $541 which is $3,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Raleigh.
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