
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $617 (78 Rentals)
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Greenway Flats Apartments

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Wedgwood Apartments

Longview Village Apartments

708 Highgate Pl

Trails Corner Apartments

1913 Hawkins St

714 Highgate Pl

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Historic Boylan Apartments

801 Devereux St

208 N Peartree Ln

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The Signal

The Apartments at St. Mary's

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The Lincoln

8 St Marys St

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927 West Morgan

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Elan City Center

709 Highgate Pl

707 Hampstead Pl

911 S Blount St, Unit B

Oldham & Worth

505 Freeman St

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Mira

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Alexan Moto

604 N Blount St

The Shelton at Cameron Court

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The Devon Four25

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The Dillon

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The Miles

The Metropolitan
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Cameron Court

1218 Boyer St

106 N Person St

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501 Cutler St, Unit 2

1535 Caraleigh Mills Ct, Unit 121

Ray at The Weld

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400H

919 S State St, Unit B

524 Branch St
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South Central, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $995 | $2,755 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,097 | $4,478 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,814 | $1,099 | $5,630 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $1,299 | $7,538 |
| South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Raleigh, NC is a Studio unit found at Greenway Flats Apartments priced from $995. Wedgwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Flats Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Wedgwood Apartments | Raleigh Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Parkside at Davie | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Longview Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Historic Boylan Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| MAA Hue | Yellow | Studio,1BA | $1,218 |
| The Apartments at St. Mary's | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Lincoln | The Hub Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,238 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, NC
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.36 price per square foot 501 Cutler St Model at 501 Cutler St, Unit 2 in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the TC 2x1 Model at Trails Corner Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Oakwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 Cutler St, Unit 2 | 501 Cutler St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 407 Bledsoe Ave, Unit 407 Bledsoe Ave | 407 Bledsoe Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Acorn on Person Street | Nash | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| STATE102 | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| South Ridge | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Devon Four25 | A103 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| MAA Hue | Yellow | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
| Longview Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Historic Boylan Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central is at Greenway Flats Apartments listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Apartment is $1,095 at Parkside at Davie.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central is starting from $1,099 at Trails Corner Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Ridge and starts from $1,505.
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