Cheap Apartments for Rent in the School Acres Neighborhood of Garner, NC from $500 (19 Rentals)

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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 4 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments - NC

735 Crestwood DrGarner, NC 27529
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Sandlin Branch
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandlin Branch

215 Kentucky DrGarner, NC 27529

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Elders Peak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elders Peak

2917 Creech RdRaleigh, NC 27610
Senior Living
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School Acres, Garner, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available School Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the School Acres area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde School Commons priced from $709. Legacy 2000 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable School Acres apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/11BR,1BA$709
Legacy 20001x1 White Oak Standard Unit-Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,050
WestchesterA11BR,1BA$1,083
Tryon Station1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Heather Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Acres, NC

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the School Acres area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Lofts at Aversboro in the in the Sandlin Branch neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value School Acres apartment is the BOO-3001 Model at Forest Edge Townhomes starting at $1,425 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Pineview Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for School Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at Aversboro2x22BR,2BA$1.49
Forest Edge TownhomesBOO-30012BR,1.5BA$1.48
Bryan Woods Apartment2X1C2BR,1BA$1.49
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/11BR,1BA$0.89
Heather Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Bluebird on SeventyA1A1BR,1BA$1.82
Tryon Station1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
WestchesterA11BR,1BA$1.67
Legacy 20001x1 White Oak Ground Deluxe - Call For Avail1BR,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
School Acres, Garner, NC

Ranked #7

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap School Acres Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom School Acres Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom School Acres Apartment is $709 at Olde School Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom School Acres Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in School Acres is starting from $1,183 at Westchester.

What is the most affordable School Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap School Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tryon Station and starts from $1,495.

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