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

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Wedgwood Apartments
$999 - $1,819
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Wedgwood Apartments

740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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SkyHouse Raleigh
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$1,131 - $2,956
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SkyHouse Raleigh

308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Signal
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$1,228 - $4,649
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The Signal

721 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Lincoln
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$1,238 - $2,652
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$1,238 - $2,652

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The Lincoln

408 E Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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South Ridge
$1,255 - $1,505
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$1,255 - $1,505

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South Ridge

1622 Proctor RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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511 Faye
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$1,268 - $3,469
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511 Faye

511 Fayetteville StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Elan City Center
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$1,286 - $2,824
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Elan City Center

510 N Wilmington StRaleigh, NC 27604
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$1,300

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505 Freeman St

RaleighNC27601
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The Point
$1,364 - $3,366
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$1,364 - $3,366

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The Point

605 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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The Gramercy
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$1,365 - $2,540
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The Gramercy

650 W North StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Mira
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$1,374 - $3,428
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Mira

121 Kindley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Alexan Moto
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$1,379 - $2,570
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$1,379 - $2,570

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Alexan Moto

222 N West StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Devon Four25
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$1,420 - $4,634
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The Devon Four25

425 Boylan AveRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Dillon
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$1,439 - $3,309
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$1,439 - $3,309

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The Dillon

401 W Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Miles
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$1,445 - $6,211
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The Miles

10 W Franklin StRaleigh, NC 27604
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400H
$1,587 - $4,031
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400H

9 N Harrington StRaleigh, NC 27603
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$1,595

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919 S State St, Unit B

919 S State St
RaleighNC27601

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South Central, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenway Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Wedgwood ApartmentsRaleigh EfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Parkside at Davie1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Longview Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,097
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 2x12BR,1BA$1,099
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square ApartmentsCF 1x1A1BR,1BA$1,129
Historic Boylan Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,180
MAA HueYellowStudio,1BA$1,218
The Apartments at St. Mary'sS3Studio,1BA$1,229
The LincolnThe Hub StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 Cutler St, Unit 2501 Cutler St1BR,1BA$1.36
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 2x12BR,1BA$1.10
407 Bledsoe Ave, Unit 407 Bledsoe Ave407 Bledsoe Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
The Acorn on Person StreetNash1BR,1BA$2.06
STATE1022BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.65
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Devon Four25A1031BR,1BA$2.21
MAA HueYellowStudio ,1BA$1.87
Longview Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Historic Boylan Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.19

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com 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, and customized analysis for Central Raleigh, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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